Bill Title
To establish a bicameral working group on deficit reduction and economic growth.
Committees
House Appropriations Committee
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here; it is based upon text provided by the House Clerk.) Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013 - Establishes the Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth, comprised of 20 Members of Congress, to recommend to the House of Representatives and Senate overall levels of discretionary spending, including for FY2014, changes in the statutory limit on the public debt, and reforms in direct spending programs. Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the Senate to each appoint 10 members of their respective chamber to serve on the Working Group. Designates a co-chair in each chamber and allows the Minority Leaders of the House and Senate to each recommend the appointment of 4 of the 10 members in each chamber. Requires the Working Group to report its recommendations, including any required legislative language, to the House and Senate within three days after their adoption. Prohibits the Working Group from reporting any recommendation that does not receive the support of a majority of its members. Requires the termination of the Working Group immediately after the transmission of its recommendations.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Appropriations Committee
Date
Oct. 8, 2013
Question
Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair
Vote Type
YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act