Steermark Accountability Resolution

Summary

Steermark Accountability Resolution Establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes unauthorized appropriations. Permits the point of order to be raised against a provision making an appropriation that: (1) is not made to carry out the provisions of some existing law, treaty stipulation, or act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session; or (2) is made to carry out a program, project, or activity for which an authorization of appropriations is not in effect. Permits the point of order to be waived or suspended in the Senate by a vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes). Requires congressional committees to identify and publicly disclose each unauthorized appropriation that is included in reported legislation.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 May 2016

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 25 May 2016

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 25 May 2016

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