H.CON.RES.14: Expressing the sense of the Congress that non-defense, non-security, non-veterans discretionary spending should be reduced by 20 percent.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
  • Introduced Feb. 8, 2011
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 8, 2011

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) non-defense, non-security, non-veterans discretionary spending by the federal government in FY2011 should be reduced by 20% from FY2010 spending levels; and (2) if such percentage reduction is not achieved, the rates of basic pay for employees in the executive and legislative branches should be reduced by 15%, beginning in FY2012.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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 Oversight and Government Reform
Referred to House House Administration
Feb. 8, 2011

Introduced in the House by Ben Quayle (R-Ariz.)

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