H.J.Res. 41 · 117th Congress · House

National Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Introduced
Apr 16, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Frequently Asked

The basics

›Who introduced it, and what's their district or state?
Adam Kinzinger (?-?).
›Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
Party information unavailable.
›When was it introduced?
Introduced on April 16, 2021.

Political context

›Is there a companion bill in the other chamber?
No companion bill recorded.

Legislative process

›What committee(s) have jurisdiction?
Referred to: Rules Committee.
›Where is it in the legislative process right now?
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
›Has it been marked up, reported, or scheduled for a floor vote?
No committee markup recorded yet.

Practical actions

›How did my representative vote (if there's been a vote)?
See the Votes tab for individual member positions when a roll-call vote is recorded.
›How can I contact my member of Congress about it?
Use the U.S. Senate or House contact directory to reach your representative. Sponsor (Adam Kinzinger) profile: https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/K000378.

Executive Summary

National Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform Act of 2021

This bill establishes the National Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform to make recommendations to reduce the budget deficit by at least $3.25 trillion over FY2021-FY2031.

The committee must be established as a joint select committee of Congress and consist of 12 Members of Congress appointed by specified members of the congressional leadership.

The specific functions of the committee are to

  • investigate policies to improve the fiscal situation in the medium term;
  • achieve fiscal sustainability over the long run;
  • propose legislation designed to balance the budget, excluding interest payments on the debt, by 2031; and
  • issue a final report to Congress.

Congress must use specified expedited legislative procedures to consider legislation that is approved by at least eight members of the committee.