Bill would auto-cut funding for programs Congress fails to reauthorize
In markupH.R. 143Latest action
Sponsor: Kat Cammack · Representative · FL
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Official title: Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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Programs with expired authorizations would face automatic funding cuts, then termination after three years.
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What does this do?
The Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act would automatically cut funding for federal programs whose congressional authorization has expired: 10% the first year, 15% in years two and three. If still unauthorized after three years, the program would be terminated and lose all funding unless Congress passes a new authorization lasting three years or less.
Who does it affect?
Federal agencies and programs whose authorizations have lapsed but continue receiving funding, such as certain grant programs, agency operations, or services; Congress, which manages the authorization and budgeting process.
Why does it matter?
The bill pressures Congress to regularly review and programs instead of letting them run indefinitely without renewed approval, which could otherwise lead to funding reductions or interruptions in programs citizens rely on.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jan 3, 2025.
After that text, a committee agreed on Dec 2, 2025 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJan 3, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Dec 2, 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: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.