Search Results for keywords:"appropriations process"

Search Results: keywords:"appropriations process"

S. RES. 600 — Recognizing the national debt as a threat to national security.
March 20, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:169
S. RES. 600 is a resolution passed by the Senate recognizing the national debt as a serious threat to the United States' national security. As of January 2024, the national debt exceeded $34 trillion, with significant implications on fiscal policies and increased interest expenses potentially...
Simple Explanation
The Senate made a plan saying the big amount of money the United States owes is making it hard to keep the country safe. They want to fix the way they spend money to make sure it doesn't become a big problem.
H. R. 6962 — To place the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process, to provide for certain quarterly reporting and public notice and comment requirements for the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,489
H.R. 6962, known as the "Financial Stability Oversight Council Reform Act," proposes placing the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process. It requires these entities to provide quarterly reports on their activities and...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make the rules for two money-watching groups more like the usual ones other government groups have. It says they should tell everyone about their plans and spending more often and listen to what people think before making new rules.
S. 4521 — To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes.
June 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:703
S. 4521 aims to change how the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection is funded by making it go through the regular appropriations process, similar to other government agencies. The bill amends Section 1017 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 by removing certain...
Simple Explanation
S. 4521 is a bill that wants the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to get money like other parts of the government, by asking for it each year. It also wants any extra money they get from fines to go to the big money pot the government uses.

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