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Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

12/3/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 143

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 143

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. 

 

 

Current Status of Bill HR 143

Bill HR 143 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 143 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025.  Bill HR 143's most recent activity was Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held as of December 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 143

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 143

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 143

To establish a budgetary level reduction schedule, and for other purposes.
To establish a budgetary level reduction schedule, and for other purposes.

Comments

Ivy Oakley profile image

Ivy Oakley

458

10 months ago

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!

Colton Brandon profile image

Colton Brandon

468

10 months ago

This bill is so stupid, it's gonna mess up everything for us regular folks. SMH.