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- H.R.5872
H.R.5872: Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about economics and public finance
- Introduced May 31, 2012
- Latest Major Action Aug. 7, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
57 (1 Democrat, 56 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012 - Requires the President, within 30 days after the enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a detailed report on the implementation of certain discretionary reductions (in security and nonsecurity categories) and nonexempt direct spending reductions in the sequestration ordered by the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) for FY2013 on January 2, 2013....
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 0.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Budget. H. Rept. 112-577.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 417.
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Mr. Ryan (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5872.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 471).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Presented to President.
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Signed by President.
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Became Public Law No: 112-155.
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| May 31, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) |