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H.R. 4871 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Spending Reduction Act of 2010

H.R. 4871 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Mar 17, 2010, sponsored by Frank Kratovil Jr. with 48 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 17, 2010
Co-sponsors
48
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance

What it does

Spending Reduction Act of 2010 - Amends the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) to establish nonsecurity discretionary category spending limits (spending caps) for FY2011-FY2015.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Frank Kratovil Jr. (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 17, 2010
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to House Rules (Mar 17, 2010)

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