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District of Columbia Emergency Deficit Reduction Act of 1991

Public Law 102-106 · H.R. 2969 · 102nd Congress · began in the House

Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 17, 1991 · Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Rep. Tom Bliley (R-VA-3)

Cosponsors (2): Rep. Ronald Dellums,

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateVoice vote
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

District of Columbia Emergency Deficit Reduction Act of 1991 - Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to authorize the Mayor of the District of Columbia, with the approval of the Council, to reduce the appropriations or amounts made available to District of Columbia independent agencies (including the Board of Education) for a fiscal year, if a reduction in such amounts is necessary to balance the District's budget.

Exempts the District of Columbia courts and the District of Columbia Council from coverage under this Act.

Permits the District government to separate an officer or employee subject to its merit system if: (1) such officer's or employee's position is determined by the District of Columbia Council to be excessive; and (2) the separation is implemented during the 18-month period that begins on the date of enactment of the Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act Emergency Amendment Act of 1991.

Authorize the District of Columbia to issue general obligation bonds to finance its outstanding general fund deficit for FY 1990.

Ceases the issuance of such bonds after September 30, 1992.

Waives the period for congressional review for the General Fund Recovery Act of 1991. Makes such Act effective upon its enactment or the enactment of this Act.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 13 actions.

  1. Aug 17, 1991Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-106.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Aug 7, 1991PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Aug 2, 1991FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  5. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Jul 30, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  7. Jul 29, 1991FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · On passage Passed by voice vote.
  9. FloorFloor · The previous question was ordered without objection.
  10. Jul 26, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House District of Columbia Committee
  11. Jul 25, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House District of Columbia Committee
  12. Jul 23, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House District of Columbia Committee
  13. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.