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HR 4229 · 119th Congress — 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.

This bill prohibits the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from bringing a civil action under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) to compel the release of appropriated funds unless Congress has enacted a concurrent resolution…

Congress
119
Bill
HR 4229
Status
Introduced
Introduced
2025-06-27
Latest action date
2025-06-27

Summary

This bill prohibits the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from bringing a civil action under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) to compel the release of appropriated funds unless Congress has enacted a concurrent resolution authorizing GAO to bring the action. The ICA generally limits the authority of the President to impound (i. e. , withhold from obligation or expenditure) funds that have been appropriated by Congress and establishes related procedures. Right now, the latest action is: Sent to the Budget Committee and the Judiciary Committee. Each committee will review the parts it handles. The listed sponsor is Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] [R].

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Latest action

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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