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FL H1249

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Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Eric Eisnaugle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Petitions Congress to propose a constitutional amendment capping federal spending at 20 percent of gross domestic product (GDP)

  • Cites current national debt exceeding $15 trillion, equivalent to approximately $50,000 per person in the United States, and projects continued growth without spending constraints

  • Argues the nation has a spending problem rather than a revenue problem, and that federal spending reduces capital available for private business job creation and economic growth

  • Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Federal Spending Cap

Last Action

Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

State Affairs1/26/2012
Federal Affairs Subcommittee1/12/2012

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