Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

2/2/2024, 2:45 PM

Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

This bill reduces budgetary levels for certain federal programs that are funded through the annual appropriations process and do not have an authorization of appropriations. The bill requires specified reductions to be implemented over a three-year period and terminates the unauthorized programs at the end of the third unauthorized year.

Under the bill, budgetary levels are spending allocations provided to the congressional appropriations committees by a congressional budget resolution or a deeming resolution. The allocations are provided under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and are often referred to as 302(a) allocations. 

 

 

Bill 118 hr 4435, also known as the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold government agencies accountable for unauthorized spending of taxpayer dollars.

The bill requires federal agencies to report to Congress any instances of unauthorized spending within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year. This reporting must include details on the amount of unauthorized spending, the programs or activities where the spending occurred, and the actions taken to address the unauthorized spending.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to develop and implement plans to prevent unauthorized spending in the future. These plans must include measures to improve financial management, internal controls, and oversight of spending. If an agency fails to comply with the reporting requirements of the bill, the agency head may be subject to disciplinary action, including removal from office. Overall, the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government spending, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 4435
Introduced on
2023-06-30
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/30/2023
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

This bill reduces budgetary levels for certain federal programs that are funded through the annual appropriations process and do not have an authorization of appropriations. The bill requires specified reductions to be implemented over a three-year period and terminates the unauthorized programs at the end of the third unauthorized year.

Under the bill, budgetary levels are spending allocations provided to the congressional appropriations committees by a congressional budget resolution or a deeming resolution. The allocations are provided under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and are often referred to as 302(a) allocations. 

 

 

Bill 118 hr 4435, also known as the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to hold government agencies accountable for unauthorized spending of taxpayer dollars.

The bill requires federal agencies to report to Congress any instances of unauthorized spending within 60 days of the end of the fiscal year. This reporting must include details on the amount of unauthorized spending, the programs or activities where the spending occurred, and the actions taken to address the unauthorized spending.

Additionally, the bill requires agencies to develop and implement plans to prevent unauthorized spending in the future. These plans must include measures to improve financial management, internal controls, and oversight of spending. If an agency fails to comply with the reporting requirements of the bill, the agency head may be subject to disciplinary action, including removal from office. Overall, the Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government spending, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a budgetary level reduction schedule, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance
Potential Impact
Appropriations•
Budget process•
Executive agency funding and structure•
Government information and archives•
Legislative rules and procedure

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Bill Update Alert:  Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act of 2023
Committee:  Rules
Committee:  Budget
Committee:  Oversight and Accountability

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/3/2025

Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

This bill reduces budgetary levels for certain federal programs that are funded through the annual appropriations process and do not have an authorization of appropriations. The bill ...

Latest Action7/12/2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.