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HR 993 106th Congress House

To provide that of amounts available to a designated agency for a fiscal year that are not obligated in the fiscal year, up to 50 percent may be used to pay bonuses to agency personnel and the…

Official title: To provide that of amounts available to a designated agency for a fiscal year that are not obligated in the fiscal year, up to 50 percent may be used to pay bo… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To provide that of amounts available to a designated agency for a fiscal year that are not obligated in the fiscal year, up to 50 percent may be used to pay bonuses to agency personnel and the remainder shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and used exclusively for deficit reduction.

Introduced: June 17, 1999 See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Budget deficitsCongressCongressional reporting requirementsDeficit reduction
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 12, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Mar 4, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Mar 4, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E352)
Mar 4, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 12, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Permits the head of a designated agency (as designated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget) to use up to 50 percent of amounts available for a fiscal year specifically for administrative expenses that are not so obligated to pay bonuses to agency personnel. Requires the remainder to be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and used exclusively for deficit reduction.

Requires an annual implementation report from the Director to Congress.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Jun 17, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 993: To provide that of amounts available to a designated agency for a fiscal year that are not obligated in the fiscal year, up to 50 percent may be used to pay bonuses to agency personnel and the remainder shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and used exclusively for deficit reduction.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-993/
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"H.R. 993: To provide that of amounts available to a designated agency for a fiscal year that are not obligated in the fiscal year, up to 50 percent may be used to pay bonuses to agency personnel and the remainder shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and used exclusively for deficit reduction.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-993/.
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H.R. 993, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-993/.
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[H.R. 993: To provide that of amounts available to a designated agency for a fiscal year that are not obligated in the fiscal year, up to 50 percent may be used to pay bonuses to agency personnel and the remainder shall be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury and used exclusively for deficit reduction.](https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-993/)
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