H.R.262 - MRA Act

To require any amounts remaining in a Member's Representational Allowance at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used to reduce the Federal debt. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: MRA Act as introduced.
  • Short: Mandatory Returning of Allowances Act as introduced.
  • Official: To require any amounts remaining in a Member's Representational Allowance at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used to reduce the Federal debt. as introduced.

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Steve Scalise

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1/12/2011--Introduced.Mandatory Returning of Allowances Act or MRA Act - Requires any amounts remaining of House Members' Representational Allowances after all payments are made for the year to be deposited in the Treasury and used to reduce the federal debt.

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01/15/12
The News Tribune

So we'll see. MEANWHILE... The parade of pre-filed bills is already producing fodder for the Legislative Skits. For example, HR262, from Rep. Sharon Cissna, forbids requiring people seeking access to public buildings to consent to "physical ...

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05/23/12
Reform the Senate Office Allowance System

H.R. 262, the Mandatory Returning of Allowances (MRA) Act, would require any amounts remaining in a MRA at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used to reduce the federal debt. The Senate could ...

Source: PJ Austin
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05/23/12
Mattie's Blog and his Fight Against Osteosarcoma

Mattie Miracle was instrumental in generating and contributing to three forms of legislation: HR 262, HR 3015, S1613, all focused on the psychosocial needs and concerns associated with childhood cancer. 6. Mattie Miracle ...

Source: The Brown Family (DC)
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05/23/12
Reform the Senate Office Allowance System

H.R. 262, the Mandatory Returning of Allowances (MRA) Act, would require any amounts remaining in a MRA at the end of a fiscal year to be deposited in the Treasury and used to reduce the federal debt. The Senate could ...

Source: PJ Austin
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