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H.R. 6657 96th Congress House

Budget Deficit Control Act

Official title: A bill to establish a procedure for the pro rata reduction in expenditures during periods when projected revenues are insufficient to fully fund such expenditures, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 27, 1980 See on congress.gov
Economics and Public Finance Congressional oversightExecutive impoundment of appropriated fundsFederal budgetsPresidential powersPresidents and Vice Presidents
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) 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.
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Feb 27, 1980
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Feb 27, 1980
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Feb 27, 1980
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 27, 1980

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Budget Deficit Control Act - Declares it the policy of the Congress to balance the Federal budget annually.

Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to determine, during the first quarter of each fiscal year, whether anticipated Federal revenues will cover the level of budget outlays set forth in the concurrent resolution on the budget for such fiscal year. Requires the President, if the Secretary anticipates a deficit, to issue an order sequestering controllable expenditures to effect a pro rata reduction which would balance the budget. Renders such orders effective within 15 days, unless revised or abrogated by the Congress. Sets forth expedited procedures for congressional review of such orders. Authorizes the Congress, on its own motion or upon request of the President, to suspend the operation of an order which has taken effect.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6657: Budget Deficit Control Act. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6657/
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"H.R. 6657: Budget Deficit Control Act." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6657/.
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