No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act

12/29/2022, 5:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8123

Bill 117 HR 8123, also known as the No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to pay for the salaries or expenses of any individual serving in a czar-like position within the federal government.

Czars are unofficial titles given to individuals appointed by the President to oversee specific policy areas or initiatives. These positions are not subject to Senate confirmation and are often seen as circumventing the traditional checks and balances of the government.

The No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act seeks to address concerns about the lack of accountability and transparency in these positions by ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to support them. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to prevent the misuse of taxpayer funds and to uphold the principles of good governance. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could limit the President's ability to appoint individuals to important policy positions and could hinder the government's ability to effectively address complex policy challenges. Overall, the No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of czar-like positions in the federal government and the appropriate use of taxpayer funds. It remains to be seen how the bill will progress through Congress and what impact it may have on the functioning of the government.

Congressional Summary of HR 8123

No Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes Act or the No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for any activity of the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

Current Status of Bill HR 8123

Bill HR 8123 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2022. Bill HR 8123 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 16, 2022.  Bill HR 8123's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber. as of June 16, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8123

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8123

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8123

No Taxpayer Funding For CZARS ActNo Taxpayer Funding For CZARS ActNo Taxpayer Funding For Climate Zealots Advancing Radical Schemes ActTo prohibit Federal funding for the Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
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