Federal programs that Congress has not renewed would lose funding over three years. Programs still not renewed would then shut down unless Congress approves them again for up to three years.
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Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
Latest action on H.R. 143: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 19.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups that rely on federal programs whose approval has expired. Their services, grants, or other support could shrink and later end. Federal agencies would have to plan around automatic cuts and possible shutdowns. Members of Congress and their committees would face more frequent deadlines to review and renew programs.
Why this matters: Many federal programs keep receiving money after their legal approval has expired. This bill would replace that practice with automatic cuts and an eventual shutdown. That could push Congress to review old programs more often and end ones it no longer supports. It could also interrupt useful work when Congress is slow to act, even if lawmakers still support the program.
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Officially: Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act
Federal programs that Congress has not renewed would lose funding over three years. Programs still not renewed would then shut down unless Congress approves them again for up to three years.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Oversight and Government Reform
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: 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. (1/3/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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