S. 1720 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Jobs Through Growth Act
S. 1720 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Oct 17, 2011, sponsored by John McCain with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 17, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Jobs Through Growth Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that S.J. Res. 10 (a balanced budget amendment) should be passed and submitted to the states for ratification within 90 days after the enactment of this Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John McCain (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 37 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 17, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 203. (Oct 18, 2011)
More bills from John McCain in the 112th Congress
Other Economics and Public Finance bills in the 112th Congress
- H.J.Res. 44: Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
- H.J.Res. 48: Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011
- H.R. 1473: Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011
- H.R. 2112: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012
- H.J.Res. 94: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
- H.J.Res. 95: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 2055: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012
- H.R. 3765: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011
- H.R. 3630: Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
- H.R. 5872: Sequestration Transparency Act of 2012
More
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