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H.R. 1785 103rd Congress House

Deficit Reduction Act of 1993

Official title: To make various budget cuts and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 21, 1993 See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Administrative procedureAgricultural economicsAgricultural price supportsBudget deficits
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Civil Service pensionsCongressCongressional agenciesConstruction industriesConstruction workersDepartment of TransportationEnergy policyExecutive impoundment of appropriated fundsExecutive reorganizationFederal Communications CommissionFederal aid to housingFederal budgetsFederal employeesGoatsGovernment Operations and PoliticsGovernment contractorsGovernment lendingGovernment spending reductionsHeliumHoneyHours of laborHousing and Community DevelopmentHousing subsidiesIncomeIncome taxIndependent regulatory commissionsIndian housingInterstate Commerce CommissionJoint venturesLicensesMarketing ordersMinimum wagesOverhead costsOvertimePrivatizationPublic housingPublic worksRadio spectrum allocationRent subsidiesRental housingResidential rehabilitationSavings accountsStrategic materialsTax returnsTax-deferred compensation plansTravel costsWagesWool
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 Everywhere this bill has been 26 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 19, 1994
For Further Action on Helium Provisions See H.R.3967.
Jun 2, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
May 12, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
May 12, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
May 11, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards, Occupational Health and Safety.
May 3, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Apr 30, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Apr 28, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Accounts.
Apr 28, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Apr 27, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Apr 27, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Specialty Crops and Natural Resources.
Apr 26, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Apr 21, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Apr 21, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1943)
Apr 21, 1993
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 19, 1994

For Further Action on Helium Provisions See H.R.3967.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Deficit Reduction Act of 1993 - Prohibits the annual travel budget for each non-defense executive branch agency (excluding the Postal Service) for FY 1994 from exceeding 90 percent of the budget level available to such agency for FY 1993.

Abolishes the Interstate Commerce Commission. Transfers its functions, powers, and duties to the Department of Transportation.

Limits the outlays for the legislative branch for FY 1994 to 85 percent of such outlays for FY 1993.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to sell to one or more joint ventures all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the helium reserves established pursuant to the Helium Act, including facilities and accessories.

Limits the administrative and overhead budget (excluding travel expenses) for non-defense executive branch agencies (excluding the Postal Service) for FY 1995 to 99 percent of the budget level available for FY 1994.

Repeals the Davis-Bacon Act (an Act which requires that the locally prevailing wage rate be paid to various classes of laborers and mechanics working under federally-financed or federally-assisted contracts for construction, alteration, and repair of public buildings or public works).

Eliminates the honey price support and wool and mohair price support programs.

Increases rental voucher authority and terminates loan authority for public housing construction.

Prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from expending or obligating any budget authority for certain special projects. Rescinds such amounts remaining for FY 1993.

Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require competitive bidding for public housing modernization activities.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to require the disclosure of tenant income in information returns under housing assistance programs for income-based rent subsidies.

Reduces Government contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan.

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require competitive bidding for the radio spectrum for awarding initial licenses or new construction permits, with exceptions. Authorizes the Federal Communications Commission to consider relative economic values and other public interest benefits in making spectrum allocation decisions among services that are subject to competitive bidding.

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