This legislative proposal aims to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 in its entirety. The bill explicitly states that the Act, codified at 2 U.S.C. 681 et seq., would no longer be in effect. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 currently establishes the legal framework and procedures that govern how a President may impound, or refuse to spend, funds appropriated by Congress . Its repeal would eliminate these statutory controls, potentially altering the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches regarding federal spending.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
USA119th CongressHR-1180| House
| Updated: 2/11/2025
This legislative proposal aims to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 in its entirety. The bill explicitly states that the Act, codified at 2 U.S.C. 681 et seq., would no longer be in effect. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 currently establishes the legal framework and procedures that govern how a President may impound, or refuse to spend, funds appropriated by Congress . Its repeal would eliminate these statutory controls, potentially altering the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches regarding federal spending.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.