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S.4251: A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 18, 2022
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2022
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 18, 2022
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 12%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 18, 2022 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
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May 18, 2022 |
Introduced in the Senate by Rick Scott (R-Fla.) |