Search Results: keywords:"budgetary control mechanisms"

  • H. R. 10414 — To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:245

    H. R. 10414 seeks to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The bill was introduced by Mr. Clyde and several co-sponsors, and it was referred to the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Rules for review. The Impoundment Control Act currently allows the President...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10414 is a bill that wants to get rid of a rule that lets the President hold onto money that Congress has decided to spend. If this happens, it means there might be less checking on how money is spent by the government.

  • H. R. 1180 — To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:278

    H.R. 1180 proposes to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This act limited the President's ability to withhold or delay congressionally approved funding. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. Clyde and several co-sponsors, and it has been...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 1180 is a proposal to let the President have more freedom with how money is spent by taking away a rule from 1974 that previously made sure the President had to follow what Congress decided about money. Some people worry this could mean there would be less checking to make sure money isn't wasted or spent unfairly.