HR 5220 United States House · 119th Congress

Congressional Power of the Purse Act

HR 5220, the Congressional Power of the Purse Act, strengthens Congress's authority over federal spending by preventing the executive branch from withholding appropriated funds. The bill requires federal agencies to report on budget management, adds penalties for failing to comply with congressional oversight requirements, and establishes new procedures for congressional review of national emergencies. It directly affects federal agencies, the executive branch, and the balance of power between Congress and the President regarding budget authority. The law aims to increase transparency and accountability in how government funds are managed and spent.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Sep 2025

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Introduced Sep 9, 2025 Last action Sep 9, 2025

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Sep 9, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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.

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Sep 9, 2025

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1 primary · 23 co-sponsors