Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act
Rep. Cammack Pushes Bill to Automatically Cut Funding for Expired Federal Programs
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Many defense programs receive appropriations even after their authorizations expire. This bill would impose automatic budget reductions on those programs, potentially affecting military readiness, equipment procurement, and personnel support until Congress reauthorizes them.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act
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