Search Results: keywords:"budgetary oversight"

  • H. R. 10334 — To amend section 333 of title 10, United States Code, to modify the authority to build the capacity of foreign security forces.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:244

    H. R. 10334 proposes changes to section 333 of title 10 of the United States Code. This bill seeks to modify the rules about how funds can be used for building the capacity of foreign security forces. It allows money given in a certain fiscal year starting in 2025, or any...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10334 wants to change the rules about money the U.S. can use to help other countries' security forces, allowing it to be used for up to three years instead of just one year. This means they want to be able to use the money longer to help train and equip foreign security teams.

  • S. 515 — To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:118

    S. 515 proposes the repeal of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. This legislation, introduced by Mr. Lee in the Senate, seeks to eliminate the laws that restrict the President's ability to withhold or delay the spending of funds allocated by Congress.

    Simple Explanation

    S. 515 is a plan to change a rule that keeps the President from delaying or not spending money that Congress says should be spent. Without this rule, the President might be able to choose not to follow the spending decisions made by Congress.

  • H. R. 10188 — To expand cost-sharing reductions with respect to qualified health plans offered through an Exchange, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,265

    H.R. 10188, titled the "Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2024," aims to increase assistance for individuals purchasing health insurance through an Exchange by expanding cost-sharing reductions. Starting in 2026, it adjusts the eligibility income brackets and increases the percentage of...

    Simple Explanation

    The Capping Costs for Consumers Act of 2024 is a plan to help people pay for health insurance by making it cheaper for some folks and changing the type of insurance plan that helps people get money back. Starting in 2026, it plans to switch from a "silver" plan to a "gold" plan to decide how much help people get, kind of like upgrading from silver to gold medals to make sure everyone's covered better.

  • 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.