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H.R. 2040 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018

Defense Spending Accountability Act

H.R. 2040 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Apr 6, 2017, sponsored by Jason Lewis with 10 co-sponsors.

During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Apr 6, 2017
Co-sponsors
10
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security

What it does

Defense Spending Accountability Act This bill imposes on the Deputy Secretary of Defense (Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense [DOD]), the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), and the Chief Management Officer of each of the military departments: (1) a 5% pay cut if certain financial statements are not validated as ready for audit by September 30, 2017, and (2) a 10% pay cut if such statements for FY2018 a…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jason Lewis (R-MN). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 6, 2017
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (Apr 6, 2017)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2040 (115th Congress): Defense Spending Accountability Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/115-hr-2040/defense-spending-accountability-act (accessed 2026-10-14).

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