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No More D.C. Waste Act

3/21/2025, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1686

Bill 119 HR 1686, also known as the "District of Columbia Resident Tuition Support Act," aims to address the issue of unobligated funds in the District of Columbia's resident tuition support program. The bill proposes to prohibit any portion of a Federal payment to the District of Columbia for this program from remaining unobligated at the end of a fiscal year.

The bill seeks to ensure that funds allocated for the tuition support program are effectively utilized and not left unused. By requiring the District of Columbia to obligate all funds received for this program by the end of the fiscal year, the bill aims to promote accountability and efficiency in the use of federal funds.

In addition to addressing unobligated funds, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the District of Columbia resident tuition support program. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, it is clear that the bill aims to improve the management and oversight of federal funds allocated for this program. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1686 seeks to ensure that federal funds allocated for the District of Columbia resident tuition support program are effectively utilized and that accountability and efficiency are maintained in the management of these funds.

Current Status of Bill HR 1686

Bill HR 1686 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1686 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025.  Bill HR 1686's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1686

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1686

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1686

No More D.C. Waste Act
No More D.C. Waste Act
To prohibit the continuing availability of any portion of a Federal payment to the District of Columbia for a program of District of Columbia resident tuition support for a fiscal year which remains unobligated as of the end of the fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Zhuri Nixon

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11 months ago

I think this bill is good idea. It will help save money and make things better. But what will happen next?