HR5220Referred to Committee

Congressional Power of the Purse Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-09
Introduced
22
Cosponsors
HR
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Brendan F. Boyle
Brendan F. Boyle
Democrat · PA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.8% (530 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (22)

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Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

2025-09-09

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen Congress's control over federal spending by requiring stricter oversight of how government agencies use taxpayer money and potentially limiting the executive branch's ability to spend funds without explicit congressional approval. The legislation affects all federal agencies and departments, as well as taxpayers who fund government operations. It has been referred to multiple committees for review to determine which parts fall under each committee's area of responsibility.

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Economics and Public Finance
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