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United States · Resolution · HRES

H.Res. 211 (97th)

A resolution to lower and stabilize interest rates.

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Introduced

11 September 1981

Last action

9 October 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy.

Sponsors

Rep. Brinkley, Jack [D-GA-3], Rep. Nichols, Bill [D-AL-3], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Hutto, Earl [D-FL-1], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Ginn, Bo [D-GA-1], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Chappell, Bill, Jr. [D-FL-4], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Mollohan, Robert H. [D-WV-1], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14]

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7 February 2024

Summary

Directs the President, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Congress to take the following steps to lower and stabilize interest rates: (1) make immediate spending cuts by identifying and eliminating nonessential and low-priority items which may remain in the budget; (2) increase government revenues by eliminating existing preferences; and (3) the Board of Governors should prudently increase the money supply.

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Timeline

  1. 11 September 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 September 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 September 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 October 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy.

    Source: Committee

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