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H.R. 3581, The Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2011
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H.R. 3581 would amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting.
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Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 1/25/2012: Mr. McHenry asked unanimous consent that the Committee on The Budget have until 3:00 p.m. on Jan. 30 to file a report on H.R. 3581 . Agreed to without objection.
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