HR 6206 · 93th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Anti-Impounding Act

Introduced 1973-03-28· Sponsored by Rep. Abzug, Bella S. [D-NY-20]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.(1973-03-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Anti-Impounding Act - Prohibits the President, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, or any other official or employee of the executive branch from impounding funds or from ordering or allowing the impoundment of funds. States that if the President, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, or any other executive office or agency head desires to reduce the funds appropriated or otherwise authorized to be granted, obligated, or contracted for any Federal program, activity, or purpose, he shall transmit to the Senate and the House of Representatives a request for legislation for such reduction. Authorizes any Member of Congress to bring an action to enforce the provisions of this Act in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.…

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