S. 2853 (111th): Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2009

Introduced:
Dec 09, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Kent Conrad [D-ND]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 9, 2009, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 09, 2009
Referred to Committee Dec 09, 2009
Cosponsors
27 cosponsors (14R, 12D, 1I) (show)
Committees

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Full Title

A bill to establish a Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action, to assure the long-term fiscal stability and economic security of the Federal Government of the United States, and to expand future prosperity growth for all Americans.

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Last updated Dec 09, 2009.
31 pages

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12/9/2009--Introduced.
Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action Act of 2009 - Amends the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to establish in the legislative branch the Bipartisan Task Force for Responsible Fiscal Action to address, and report to the President, the Vice President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Majority and Minority Leaders of both chambers on, the nation's long-term fiscal imbalances, including federal expenditures and revenues and the current and long-term actuarial financial condition of the federal government.
Provides for expedited legislative consideration of Task Force recommendations.

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  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 81
  • 18 U.S.C. Chapter 11