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To prohibit expending Federal funds for the Special Counsel's Office of John L. Smith.

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4707

Bill 118 hr 4707, titled "To prohibit expending Federal funds for the Special Counsel's Office of John L. Smith," aims to prevent the use of taxpayer money to support the Special Counsel's Office led by John L. Smith. The bill seeks to defund this particular office, which is responsible for investigating and prosecuting potential criminal activity within the government.

If passed, this legislation would effectively halt any further funding for the Special Counsel's Office of John L. Smith, potentially impacting ongoing investigations and legal proceedings. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to reign in government spending and prevent misuse of funds for investigations that they believe are unnecessary or politically motivated.

Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that defunding the Special Counsel's Office could hinder important investigations into potential corruption or wrongdoing within the government. They believe that it is crucial to allow these investigations to continue unimpeded in order to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability among government officials. Overall, Bill 118 hr 4707 raises important questions about the balance between government oversight and fiscal responsibility. It will be up to Congress to debate and decide on the merits of this legislation and its potential impact on the Special Counsel's Office of John L. Smith.

Current Status of Bill HR 4707

Bill HR 4707 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2023. Bill HR 4707 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2023.  Bill HR 4707's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4707

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4707

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4707

To prohibit expending Federal funds for the Special Counsel's Office of John L. Smith.
To prohibit expending Federal funds for the Special Counsel's Office of John L. Smith.

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