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HR 3273 — Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013

Last action — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, H.R. 3273 is laid on the table.

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, H.R. 3273 is laid on the table.

  2. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, and upon the adoption of H.J. Res. 89, the text of H.R. 3273, as passed by the House, is appended as new matter at the end of H.J. Res. 89 and the Clerk is directed to make conforming modifications in the engrossment of H.J. Res. 89.

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 197 (Roll no. 534). (text: CR H6389)

  5. On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 194 (Roll no. 533). (consideration: CR H6396)

  6. Mr. Sessions moved to table the appeal of the ruling of the Chair. (consideration: CR H6396)

  7. Ms. Brownley (CA) appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.

  8. Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.

  9. Mr. Sessions raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Sessions stated that the proposed amendment contained in the motion to recommit with instructions was not germane. Sustained by the Chair.

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on the Brownley motion to recommit with instructions, pending reservation of a point of order. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to replace the underlying bill with the Senate Amendment to H.J.Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014.

  11. Ms. Brownley (CA) moved to recommit with instructions to Rules. (consideration: CR H6395; text: CR H6395)

  12. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H6395)

  13. DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, the House proceeded with 40 minutes of debate on H.R. 3273.

  14. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 373. (consideration: CR H6389-6397)

  15. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Subjects

Appropriations Budget deficits and national debt Congressional committees Congressional operations and organization Congressional oversight Economic performance and conditions Executive agency funding and structure Legislative rules and procedure Congress
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3273 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 3273?
HR 3273 is sponsored by Pete Sessions (R).
What is the current status of HR 3273?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3273?
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