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H.R. 5708 (107th): To reduce preexisting PAYGO balances, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
- Nov 12, 2002 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
- Sponsor:
- Rep. James “Jim” Nussle [R-IA2]
- Status:
- Signed by the President
- Slip Law:
- This bill became Pub.L. 107-312.
The bill’s title was written by the bill’s sponsor. H.R. stands for House of Representatives bill.
Library of Congress Summary
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11/14/2002--Passed House without amendment. Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to reduce to zero any PAYGO balances of direct spending and receipts legislation for all fiscal years under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).
House Republican Conference Summary
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