A bill to prohibit the impounding of funds, establish a procedure for the reduction of funds available to the executive branch, and to authorize suits by Members of Congress to prevent the impounding of funds, and for other purposes.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
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