Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 1995

Summary

Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 1995 - Grants the President legislative line item veto rescission authority. Authorizes the President to rescind all or part of any budget authority if the President determines that such rescission: (1) would help balance the Federal budget, reduce the Federal budget deficit, or reduce the public debt; (2) will not impair any essential Government functions; (3) will not harm the national interest; and (4) will directly contribute to the purpose of this Act of limiting discretionary spending in FY 1996 or 1997. Requires the President to notify the Congress of such a rescission by special message after enactment of appropriations legislation for FY 1996 or 1997. Makes such a rescission effective unless the Congress enacts a rescission disapproval bill. Describes: (1) information to be included in the President's message; and (2) procedures to govern consideration of rescission disapproval legislation in the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 January 1995

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 4 January 1995

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 4 January 1995

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