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To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for the expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority and for other purposes.
3/12/2025, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1979
Bill 119 hr 1979, also known as the Expedited Rescission Act, aims to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 in order to streamline the process for Congress to consider and vote on proposed rescissions of budget authority.
The bill proposes to expedite the consideration of certain proposed rescissions, which are essentially requests to cancel or reduce previously approved budget authority. This would allow Congress to more efficiently address any unnecessary or unused funds, ultimately leading to a more effective and responsible allocation of taxpayer dollars.
In addition to expediting the rescission process, the bill also includes provisions for enhanced reporting requirements and transparency measures to ensure that Congress and the public are fully informed about the proposed rescissions and their potential impact on the federal budget. Overall, the Expedited Rescission Act seeks to improve the budgetary process by providing Congress with the tools and flexibility needed to quickly address any wasteful or unnecessary spending, ultimately promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability in government.
The bill proposes to expedite the consideration of certain proposed rescissions, which are essentially requests to cancel or reduce previously approved budget authority. This would allow Congress to more efficiently address any unnecessary or unused funds, ultimately leading to a more effective and responsible allocation of taxpayer dollars.
In addition to expediting the rescission process, the bill also includes provisions for enhanced reporting requirements and transparency measures to ensure that Congress and the public are fully informed about the proposed rescissions and their potential impact on the federal budget. Overall, the Expedited Rescission Act seeks to improve the budgetary process by providing Congress with the tools and flexibility needed to quickly address any wasteful or unnecessary spending, ultimately promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability in government.
Current Status of Bill HR 1979
Bill HR 1979 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1979 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1979's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1979
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1979
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1979
To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for the expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority and for other purposes.
To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide for the expedited consideration of certain proposed rescissions of budget authority and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1979
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