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Presidential Budget Veto: Faster Spending and Tax Benefit Cuts

This bill aims to speed up the process by which the President can propose cuts to government spending or cancel certain tax benefits. This means the President could react more quickly to unwanted expenditures, potentially impacting how public money is managed and possibly leading to a reduction in the budget deficit. For citizens, this could mean greater control over public spending and potentially more efficient use of funds.
Key points
The President can propose cuts to already approved spending or cancel certain tax benefits to reduce the deficit.
The President's proposals will be considered by Congress under an expedited procedure, without the possibility of amendments.
Funds saved through these cuts will be dedicated solely to reducing the national debt.
The bill introduces a definition of 'limited tax benefit' which applies to a small number of beneficiaries.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2593
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2021-04-15