HR-1790 : Still Just a Bill

Giveback Deficit Reduction Act

This bill requires appropriations for Member's Representational Allowances for the House of Representatives that remain at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit or debt reduction. (The Member's Representational Allowance is the budget authorized for each Member of Congress in support of the conduct of official and representational duties.)

The bill also specifies that the House Administration Committee has the authority to prescribe regulations to carry out this bill.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-03-14IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.House floor actions
2019-03-14IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Congress
See Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Budget deficits and national debt
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • House of Representatives
  • Members of Congress

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