Search Results: keywords:"impoundment control act"

  • 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. 9716 — To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require the Congressional Budget Office to provide baseline updates, and for other purposes.
    Status:Reported in House
    Words:589

    H.R. 9716, titled the “Increasing Baseline Updates Act,” proposes an amendment to the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The bill mandates the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide at least two updates to its baseline reports each year, including...

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine there's a big book where adults keep track of all the money the government plans to spend; this bill wants them to update that book more often to make sure the numbers are right and share those updates with everyone. It also asks the President to send an important message by February 1 each year with the latest money details to help make good plans.