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Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2017
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Summary of Bill S 1791
Bill 115 s 1791, also known as the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2017, aims to update and modernize the allowances provided to former Presidents of the United States. The bill was introduced in the Senate in July 2017.
The main provisions of the bill include reducing the pension and office allowance provided to former Presidents once they begin earning more than $400,000 per year. This reduction is intended to ensure that taxpayers are not overly burdened by providing financial support to former Presidents who are already financially successful.
Additionally, the bill seeks to limit the amount of taxpayer funds that can be used for office space, staff salaries, and other expenses for former Presidents. This is meant to increase transparency and accountability in how these funds are used. Overall, the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2017 aims to modernize and streamline the allowances provided to former Presidents, ensuring that taxpayer funds are used responsibly and efficiently.
The main provisions of the bill include reducing the pension and office allowance provided to former Presidents once they begin earning more than $400,000 per year. This reduction is intended to ensure that taxpayers are not overly burdened by providing financial support to former Presidents who are already financially successful.
Additionally, the bill seeks to limit the amount of taxpayer funds that can be used for office space, staff salaries, and other expenses for former Presidents. This is meant to increase transparency and accountability in how these funds are used. Overall, the Presidential Allowance Modernization Act of 2017 aims to modernize and streamline the allowances provided to former Presidents, ensuring that taxpayer funds are used responsibly and efficiently.
Current Status of Bill S 1791
Bill S 1791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 12, 2017. Bill S 1791 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on September 12, 2017. Bill S 1791's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 337. as of February 26, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1791
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1791
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1791
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