Proposal:Give it Back to the Taxpayers Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 1085
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

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.

Bill Title

Give it Back to the Taxpayers Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-02-07: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
• 2019-02-07: Introduced in House
• 2019-02-07: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.