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New Rules for Government Spending During High Inflation

This proposed bill aims to limit the increase in the budget deficit during periods of high inflation. It means the Senate will face greater difficulty approving new non-defense spending if such spending would increase the national debt while inflation is very high. The goal is to protect the value of money and the country's financial stability, which could impact the availability of funds for various public programs.
Key points
Introduces a rule making it harder for the Senate to approve new non-defense spending if it would increase the budget deficit.
This rule applies only when inflation (measured by the Consumer Price Index) exceeds 12% annually.
Overriding this rule will require a two-thirds vote from senators, making it difficult to achieve.
The goal is to prevent further growth of public debt during times when high inflation already burdens citizens' household budgets.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_4251
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2022-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to create a point of order against legislation making nondefense discretionary appropriations that would increase the deficit during a period of high inflation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4251.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduces a rule making it harder for the Senate to approve new non-defense spending if it would increase the budget deficit.
  • This rule applies only when inflation (measured by the Consumer Price Index) exceeds 12% annually.
  • Overriding this rule will require a two-thirds vote from senators, making it difficult to achieve.
  • The goal is to prevent further growth of public debt during times when high inflation already burdens citizens' household budgets.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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