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H.R. 537 (106th)

To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to provide for budgeting for emergencies through the establishment of a budget reserve account, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

3 February 1999

Last action

3 February 1999 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Kolbe, Jim [R-AZ-8], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Myrick, Sue Wilkins [R-NC-9], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5], Rep. Foley, Mark [R-FL-16], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Gillmor, Paul E. [R-OH-5], Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4], Rep. Nethercutt, George R., Jr. [R-WA-5], Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Hastings, Doc [R-WA-4], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Shadegg, John B. [R-AZ-3], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24], Rep. Miller, Gary G. [R-CA-42]

Subjects

Budget

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7 April 2025

Budget

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Summary

Requires the establishment of a budget reserve account to provide for funding in the event of natural disasters and national security emergencies. Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to include such funding in the budget process. Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to repeal provisions relating to emergency appropriations. Requires annual reports to the Congress on expenditures from such account.

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Timeline

  1. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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