H.R. 4229 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
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.
H.R. 4229 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jun 27, 2025, sponsored by Andy Harris with 6 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
This bill prohibits the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from bringing a civil action under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA) to compel the release of appropriated funds unless Congress has enacted a concurrent resolution authorizing GAO to bring the action.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andy Harris (R-MD). Co-sponsors: 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 27, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred 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 (Jun 27, 2025)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Budget Committee
More
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