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BillHR 4229 · 119

To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require prior approval from Congress before the Comptroller General may pursue a civil action under such Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Jun 27, 2025
Cosponsors
6
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 27, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires the Comptroller General to get approval from Congress before taking someone to court under the Impoundment Control Act. Limits the Comptroller General's power to sue.

Sponsored By

Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 27, 2025
  2. Jun 27, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects the Comptroller General and Congress, as it adds an extra step for the Comptroller General to take legal action. It also impacts the parties that could be sued under the Impoundment Control Act, as they may face fewer lawsuits.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
7backers
  • Republican7
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (6)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
IntroducedJun 27, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 27, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.