HB5591: Spending Safeguard Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish a direct spending safeguard limitation on any direct spending program without a specific level of authorized spending, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill would limit direct spending programs that lack specific authorized spending caps. Direct spending refers to mandatory government payments like Social Security or Medicare that don't require annual approval. The bill aims to prevent open-ended spending by requiring programs to have spending limits set by Congress. The bill was introduced but has not yet been assigned to a for debate and review.
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HB5591: Spending Safeguard Act