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Check the Debt Act of 2010

111-hr5497 — Check the Debt Act of 2010. Sponsored by Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6]. Introduced 2010-06-09. House bill. 111th Congress.

111-hr5497 111th Congress House Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4334) Died in Committee
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Check the Debt Act of 2010

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Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6]
Sponsor
Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6] (D), OH
Cosponsors
33 cosponsors
Introduced
2010-06-09
Committees
Ways and Means Committee
Subjects
Budget deficits and national debt; Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Bill Activity

House
Introduced in House
2010-06-09
Committee
2010-06-09
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  2. 2
    Committee Review

    Referred to committee for hearings, markup, and a vote to advance it.

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    Floor Vote

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  4. 4
    Second Chamber

    If passed, it repeats committee review and a floor vote in the other chamber.

  5. 5
    Resolve Differences

    If the chambers pass different versions, a conference reconciles them.

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    Sent to President

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    Signed or Vetoed

    Becomes law with a signature, or automatically after 10 days.

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