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H.R. 3273: Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013

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H.R. 3273: Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013

113th Congress · introduced 2013-10-08 · Congress · Latest: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, H.R. 3273 is laid on the table.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2013-10-08 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 2 recorded votes in our records. Latest: House roll call 533 (2013): Table Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair, HR3273 (2013-10-08), Passed. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 373, H.R. 3273 is laid on the table. Not final yet: this can still change. We check for updates every day.
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

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Official title

Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013

Plain summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here; it is based upon text provided by the House Clerk.) Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013 - Establishes the Bicameral Working Group on Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth, comprised of 20 Members of Congress, to recommend to the House of Representatives and Senate overall levels of discretionary spending, including for FY2014, changes in the statutory limit on the public debt, and reforms in direct spending programs. Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Majority Leader of the Senate to each appoint 10 members of their respective chamber to serve on the Working Group. Designates a co-chair in each chamber and allows the Minority Leaders of the House and Senate to each recommend the appointment of 4 of the 10 members in each chamber. Requires the Working Group to report its recommendations, including any required legislative language, to the House and Senate within three days after their adoption. Prohibits the Working Group from reporting any recommendation that does not receive the support of a majority of its members. Requires the termination of the Working Group immediately after the transmission of its recommendations.

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Official text

Deficit Reduction and Economic Growth Working Group Act of 2013

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House without amendment)

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Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] · 2 cosponsors

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Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32] reported raising $1.3 million (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Record fed-us-cong113-hr3273 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong113 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong113