HR. 4229In Committee
To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require prior approval from Congress before the Comptroller General may pursue a civil action under such Act, and for other purposes.
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Prohibits the Government Accountability Office from filing Impoundment Control Act civil actions to release appropriated funds unless Congress first approves the action by concurrent resolution
Key points
- Require concurrent resolution approval
- Prohibit GAO civil actions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-06-27 — Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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