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H.R. 3939 100th Congress House

A bill to repeal title III of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 9, 1988 See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Armed Forces and National SecurityBudget deficitsCongress and Members of CongressCongressional budget process
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Federal budgetsGovernment spending reductionsHouse of RepresentativesHouse rules and procedureLegislationMilitary basesSenateSenate rules and procedure
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 12, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Feb 9, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Feb 9, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Feb 9, 1988
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 12, 1988

Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Repeals title III (Congressional Budget Process) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. (Retains a specified section regarding reports, summaries, and projection of congressional budget actions.)

Requires all legislation considered by the House of Representatives and the Senate to be in compliance with the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act). States that such requirement shall not apply in time of war.

Makes conforming amendments to the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act.

Amends the Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act to repeal a specified provision prohibiting the President from taking actions under such Act which may result in a domestic military base closure or realignment.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3939: A bill to repeal title III of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, and for other purposes.. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-3939/
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