Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013
Latest action · Oct 8, 2013 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, H.R. 3273 is laid on the table.
Progress
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- IntroducedOct 8, 2013
- Passed HouseOct 8, 2013
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here; it is based upon text provided by the House Clerk.)
Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013 - Establishes the Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth, comprised of 20 Members of Congress, to recommend to the House of Representatives and Senate overall levels of discretionary spending, including for FY2014, changes in the statutory limit on the public debt, and reforms in direct spending programs.
Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the Senate to each appoint 10 members of their respective chamber to serve on the Working Group. Designates a co-chair in each chamber and allows the Minority Leaders of the House and Senate to each recommend the appointment of 4 of the 10 members in each chamber.
Requires the Working Group to report its recommendations, including any required legislative language, to the House and Senate within three days after their adoption. Prohibits the Working Group from reporting any recommendation that does not receive the support of a majority of its members.
Requires the termination of the Working Group immediately after the transmission of its recommendations.
Recorded votes 2
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House 534 | On Passage | Passed224–197 | Oct 8, 2013 |
| House 533 | Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair | Passed227–194 | Oct 8, 2013 |
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Oct 8, 2013.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TX | Michael C. Burgess | Original | Oct 8, 2013 |
| R-GA | Rob Woodall | Original | Oct 8, 2013 |
Actions 17
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 8, 2013Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 373. (consideration: CR H6389-6397)
- Oct 8, 2013DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, the House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.R. 3273.
- Oct 8, 2013DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Brownley motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J.Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.
- Oct 8, 2013Introduced in House
- Oct 8, 2013Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
Subjects
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