Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

1/31/2025, 4:54 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 119 HR 143, also known as the Budgetary Level Reduction Schedule Act, aims to establish a schedule for reducing budgetary levels in the United States Congress. The bill outlines a plan for gradually decreasing the amount of money allocated for various government programs and initiatives over a specified period of time.

The main goal of this legislation is to address concerns about the growing national debt and the need for fiscal responsibility in government spending. By implementing a reduction schedule, lawmakers hope to curb excessive spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively.

In addition to establishing the reduction schedule, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the impact of these budget cuts on government programs and services. This will help lawmakers make informed decisions about future budget allocations and ensure that essential services are not compromised in the process. Overall, Bill 119 HR 143 seeks to promote responsible budgeting practices and ensure that the government is operating within its means. It is an important step towards addressing the fiscal challenges facing the country and ensuring a sustainable financial future for generations to come.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 143
Introduced on
2025-01-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025
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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 119 HR 143, also known as the Budgetary Level Reduction Schedule Act, aims to establish a schedule for reducing budgetary levels in the United States Congress. The bill outlines a plan for gradually decreasing the amount of money allocated for various government programs and initiatives over a specified period of time.

The main goal of this legislation is to address concerns about the growing national debt and the need for fiscal responsibility in government spending. By implementing a reduction schedule, lawmakers hope to curb excessive spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively.

In addition to establishing the reduction schedule, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the impact of these budget cuts on government programs and services. This will help lawmakers make informed decisions about future budget allocations and ensure that essential services are not compromised in the process. Overall, Bill 119 HR 143 seeks to promote responsible budgeting practices and ensure that the government is operating within its means. It is an important step towards addressing the fiscal challenges facing the country and ensuring a sustainable financial future for generations to come.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo establish a budgetary level reduction schedule, and for other purposes.
Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

Comments

APPROVED
IO
Ivy Oakley
@mamey_cloudberry_zucchini06099
This bill is bad for us seniors in VA. It takes away our benefits and makes it harder for us to get the help we need. Why are they doing this to us? It's not fair! We need to stand up and fight against this bill!
APPROVED
CB
Colton Brandon
@bagel_pea_hoja_santa23444
This bill is so stupid, it's gonna mess up everything for us regular folks. SMH.

Related

Member:  Derek Schmidt
Committee:  Budget
Committee:  Oversight and Accountability
Committee:  Rules

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 Action1/3/2025
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the ...