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H.R. 649 (97th)

Discipline in Federal Spending Act of 1981

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Introduced

5 January 1981

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Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

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Summary

Discipline in Federal Spending Act of 1981 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to limit total Federal budget outlays to 20 percent of the gross national product for any fiscal year beginning after September 30, 1985. Requires any proposed legislation which would violate such limitations to be ruled out of order in either the House or the Senate. States that the requirements established by this Act shall not apply during a period of national emergency.

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