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Other items of the Federal Government

In addition to bills and motions tabled by Members, there are other items of the Federal Government, which are placed on the agenda as items of business. In some cases they are treated like motions; in the case of other government items the Rules of Procedure provide for special procedures. Thus there are a number of ordinances having the force of law which must, by virtue of a law (e.g. the Customs Act and the Foreign Trade and Payments Act), be submitted to the Bundestag. Moreover, there are stability measures, which are bills of the Federal Government pursuant to Section 8, paragraph (1) of the Act to Promote Economic Stability and Growth. They are transmitted directly to the Budget Committee, which must deliberate on them within the week of sittings following receipt of the comments of the Bundesrat. The report of the Budget Committee must be placed on the agenda within four weeks, and Members may only move motions for amendments aiming to reduce expenditure.