S. 4251 · 117th Congress

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.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Rick Scott
Introduced
2022-05-18
Latest action
2022-05-18 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

This bill establishes a point of order that prohibits considering legislation in the Senate that provides nondefense discretionary appropriations and would increase the deficit when inflation is at least 12%. The point of order may be waived or suspended by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the Senate.