H.R.779 - Spending Control Act of 2011

To establish the Grace Commission II to review and make recommendations regarding cost control in the Federal Government, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Spending Control Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To establish the Grace Commission II to review and make recommendations regarding cost control in the Federal Government, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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2/17/2011--Introduced.Spending Control Act of 2011- Establishes the Grace Commission II to conduct a review of cost control in the federal government every two years with respect to improving management and reducing costs. Directs the Commission to conduct in-depth studies to evaluate pote

Official Summary

2/17/2011--Introduced.Spending Control Act of 2011- Establishes the Grace Commission II to conduct a review of cost control in the federal government every two years with respect to improving management and reducing costs. Directs the Commission to conduct in-depth studies to evaluate potential improvements in the operations of executive agencies and to develop recommendations regarding:
(1) opportunities for increased efficiency and reduced costs that can be realized by executive action or legislation,
(2) areas where managerial accountability can be enhanced and administrative control can be improved,
(3) opportunities for managerial improvements over the short and long terms,
(4) specific areas where further study can be justified by potential savings, and
(5) ways to reduce governmental expenditures and indebtedness and improve personnel management. Requires the Commission to submit final reports within 18 months after enactment of this Act and every two years thereafter until it submits its third final report. Requires such reports to contain the Commission's findings, conclusions, and recommendations for legislative and administrative actions and proposed legislation to carry out those recommendations. Sets forth congressional procedures for considering such legislation.

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01/15/12
What does Ron Paul want? | Conservative Byte

H.R. 779, 2009-01-28, originally H.R. 4408, 1998-08-05. Provides that tips shall not be subject to income or employment taxes. Public Safety Tax Cut Act. H.R. 3303, 2007-08-01, originally H.R. 3124, 1999-10-21. Creates tax ...

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09/22/11
80(R) HR 779 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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06/27/11
Sponsored Legislation 2009-2010 | Speakup-USA

H.R.779 : Tax Free Tips Act of 2009. Sponsor: Rep Paul, Ron [TX-14] (introduced 1/28/2009) Cosponsors (1) Committees: House Ways and Means Latest Major Action: 1/28/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House ...

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