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.
Sponsored By: Representative Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
Introduced
Summary
Requires Congressional approval before the Comptroller General can sue over impoundments. The bill would condition any civil action under the Impoundment Control Act on a concurrent resolution from Congress, making GAO lawsuits subject to prior Congressional authorization.
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- Comptroller General and GAO: Would need a concurrent resolution before bringing civil actions under the Impoundment Control Act, limiting self-initiated enforcement.
- Congress: Gains explicit control over whether civil enforcement suits proceed, effectively creating a legislative veto over these GAO actions.
- Executive branch officials who make impoundment decisions: Could face fewer independent GAO legal challenges unless Congress approves them.
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Congress approval needed for watchdog lawsuits
This bill would require Congress to approve any lawsuit the Comptroller General brings under the Impoundment Control Act. The approval would have to be a concurrent resolution. Without that approval, the Comptroller General would not be able to sue over withheld funds. This would take effect upon enactment and could slow or limit court action on impoundment disputes.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Harris, Andy [R-MD-1]
MD • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
IL • R
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
GA • R
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]
CO • R
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
AZ • R
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26]
TX • R
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
LA • R
Sponsored 6/27/2025
Roll Call Votes
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