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S. 2381 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006

S. 2381 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 7, 2006, sponsored by Bill Frist with 29 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 7, 2006
Co-sponsors
29
Policy area
Economics and Public Finance

What it does

Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006 - Amends the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to authorize the President to propose the rescission of any dollar amount of discretionary budget authority or the rescission, in whole or in part, of any item of direct spending. Sets forth requirements for the President's transmittal to Congress of a special message regarding a proposed rescission.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Bill Frist (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 27 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 7, 2006
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Committee on the Budget. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-650. (May 2, 2006)

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Committees

  • Budget Committee

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2381 (109th Congress): Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2006,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-s-2381/legislative-line-item-veto-act-of-2006 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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