H.R.1998: Congressional Accountability and Line-Item Veto Act of 2007

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Bill Summary

Congressional Accountability and Line Item Veto Act of 2007 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose the repeal of any congressional earmark or the cancellation (line item veto) of any limited tariff benefit or targeted tax benefit. Sets forth requirements for the President's transmittal to Congress of a special message regarding a proposed repeal or cancellation. Dedicates any...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date Description
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Budget
Referred to House Rules
April 23, 2007

Introduced in the House by Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.)

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