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119-s-515119th Congress

A bill to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Introduced

Summary

Repeals the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, removing the statutory limits on a President's ability to withhold or delay spending and the expedited congressional procedures for rescissions. This repeal would eliminate the ICA's rules that restrict presidential impoundment of funds and would remove the specific fast-track process Congress can use to consider presidential rescission proposals.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Repeal limits on presidential spending

This bill would repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. That law restricts how the President and agencies may hold or delay money Congress approved. If enacted, removing the law would make it easier for future presidents or agencies to withhold or delay appropriated funds. Any effect on your taxes, benefits, rent, or services would be indirect and depend on how future administrations use the power. The bill text gives no effective date or implementation details.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lee, Mike [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/12/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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