H.R. 444 – Require a PLAN Act
Summary
H.R. 444 requires the President to submit a supplemental unified budget that balances if his statutory budget submission fails to do so. The bill does not establish a specific time period in which the budget must be balanced—that time frame is left to the President to establish.
Type of Rule
Structured rule (making only particular amendments in order) for consideration of H.R. 444. Reported by a vote of 9 yeas to 3 nays.
Amendments
| H.R. 444 | Republican | Democratic | Bipartisan |
Submitted | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Withdrawn | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Made in Order | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Other Elements of the Rule
- Provides one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Budget or their respective designess.
- Provides 10 minutes of debate for each amendment made in order.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Floor Managers: Woodall/McGovern
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be on the floor: February 5 & 6, 2013