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- H.RES.55
H.RES.55: Providing a sense of the House of Representatives that at least one-third of the budget surplus over the next 10 years should be dedicated to paying down the national debt of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced Feb. 11, 1999
- Latest Major Action Feb. 11, 1999
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Resolves that: (1) lowering the national debt should be a central element in the debate over the use of projected budget surpluses; and (2) at least one-third of such surpluses over the next ten years should be dedicated to paying down such debt.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Feb. 11, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Fred Upton (R-Mich.) |