House Bill 1085
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Give it Back to the Taxpayers Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1085
Congress
116
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Give it Back to the Taxpayers Act
This bill requires appropriations for Member's Representational Allowances for the House of Representatives that remain at the end of the fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used for deficit or debt reduction. The Member's Representational Allowance is the budget authorized for each Member of Congress in support of the conduct of official and representational duties.
February 7, 2019
02/07/2019
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
02/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:47:46 PM