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NO TOD Act
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4131
Bill 118 hr 4131, also known as the No Taxpayer Dollars for Office Decoration Act (NO TOD Act), was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds for the decoration or furnishing of the offices of Members of Congress. The bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer money is not used for unnecessary or extravagant office decorations, and instead should be allocated towards more pressing needs.
If passed, the NO TOD Act would require Members of Congress to use their own personal funds or funds from their official office budget for any office decorations or furnishings. This would help to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability among elected officials, as well as ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used in a transparent and efficient manner.
The bill has garnered bipartisan support, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds. Supporters of the NO TOD Act argue that it is a common-sense measure that will help to curb wasteful spending and prioritize the needs of the American people. Overall, the NO TOD Act represents a step towards greater transparency and accountability in government spending, and aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used in a responsible and efficient manner.
If passed, the NO TOD Act would require Members of Congress to use their own personal funds or funds from their official office budget for any office decorations or furnishings. This would help to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability among elected officials, as well as ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used in a transparent and efficient manner.
The bill has garnered bipartisan support, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of responsible stewardship of taxpayer funds. Supporters of the NO TOD Act argue that it is a common-sense measure that will help to curb wasteful spending and prioritize the needs of the American people. Overall, the NO TOD Act represents a step towards greater transparency and accountability in government spending, and aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used in a responsible and efficient manner.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4131
Bill HR 4131 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 14, 2023. Bill HR 4131 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 14, 2023. Bill HR 4131's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials. as of June 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4131
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4131
Primary Policy Focus
Transportation and Public WorksAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4131
NO TOD Act
NO TOD Act
Negating Obligations for Transit-Oriented Developments Act
To amend title 23 and title 49, United States Code, to remove transit-oriented development projects as projects eligible for assistance under the transportation infrastructure finance and innovation program and the railroad rehabilitation and improvement financing program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4131
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