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Resolution · HCONRES

H.Con.Res. 160 (99th)

A concurrent resolution to limit appropriations for the Legislative branch until the budget of the United States is balanced.

Original

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

5 June 1985

Last action

17 June 1985 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Armey, Richard K. [R-TX-26]

Subjects

Budget

Source updated

4 February 2025

Budget

Summary

Limits legislative branch appropriations for a fiscal year to a specified percentage of such appropriations for the preceding year if the estimated total outlays of the United States exceed estimated total receipts. Prohibits any tax increase to balance the budget.

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Timeline

  1. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 June 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 June 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 June 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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