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H.R. 808 (101st)

Emergency Line Item Impoundment Act of 1989

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Introduced

2 February 1989

Last action

5 May 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.

Sponsors

Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]

Subjects

Budget

Source updated

26 August 2025

Budget

Summary

Emergency Line Item Impoundment Act of 1989 - Amends the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the President to transmit any message proposing a rescission of budget authority to the Congress within three days after enactment of the law providing the budget authority in question. Effects any such proposed rescission unless the Congress, within 45 days, completes action on a bill disapproving the proposal. Prohibits subsequent rescission proposals from including funds made available for obligation by such congressional veto.

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Timeline

  1. 2 February 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 February 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 February 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 5 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.

    Source: Committee

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House

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