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Steermark Accountability Resolution

Introduced: May 25, 2016 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3175)
May 25, 2016
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Steermark Accountability Resolution

Establishes a point of order in the Senate against considering legislation that includes unauthorized appropriations. Permits the point of order to be raised against a provision making an appropriation that: (1) is not made to carry out the provisions of some existing law, treaty stipulation, or act or resolution previously passed by the Senate during that session; or (2) is made to carry out a program, project, or activity for which an authorization of appropriations is not in effect.

Permits the point of order to be waived or suspended in the Senate by a vote of three-fifths of the Members, duly chosen and sworn (currently 60 votes). Requires congressional committees to identify and publicly disclose each unauthorized appropriation that is included in reported legislation.

What's happening now May 25, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3175)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2