To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide that a rescission of budget authority proposed by the President take effect unless Congress specifically adopts a joint resolution disapproving the proposed rescission.
Emergency Line Item Impoundment Act of 1989 - Amends the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the President to transmit any message proposing a rescission of budget authority to the Congress within three days after enactment of the law providing the budget authority in question. Effects any such proposed rescission unless the Congress, within 45 days, completes action on a bill disapproving the proposal. Prohibits subsequent rescission proposals from including funds made available for obligation by such congressional veto.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Operations.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.
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