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H.R. 2892 (101st)

Honesty in Deficit Accounting Act of 1989

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Introduced

13 July 1989

Last action

10 August 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.

Sponsors

Rep. Derrick, Butler C. [D-SC-3]

Subjects

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Source updated

26 August 2025

Summary

Honesty in Deficit Accounting Act of 1989 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to exclude Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund receipts and outlays from Federal deficit determinations for purposes of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). Increases the permissible maximum deficit amounts for FY 1991 through 1993. Establishes allowable maximum deficits for FY 1994 and 1996, to reach zero with respect to FY 1997. Decreases the times for debate in the House of Representatives on budget resolutions.

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Timeline

  1. 13 July 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 July 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 July 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 July 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 August 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.

    Source: Committee

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