Bill would repeal 1974 law limiting the president's spending power
In committeeH.R. 1180Latest action
Sponsor: Andrew S. Clyde · Representative · GA
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Official title: To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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HR 1180 would repeal the Impoundment Control Act, removing the requirement that presidents get Congress's approval to withhold approved funds.
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What does this do?
This bill would completely eliminate the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which currently requires the president to notify Congress and get approval before delaying or canceling approved federal spending. Without this law, the president could withhold or cancel funds without congressional permission.
Who does it affect?
This affects anyone who relies on federal programs and funding, as well as the balance of power between Congress and the president.
Why does it matter?
Supporters say it would give the president more flexibility to manage the budget and cut wasteful spending, while critics say it would weaken Congress's constitutional power of the purse and give the president unchecked control over spending.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 11, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 11, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — 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.