H.R. 1180 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on 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, Feb 11, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryRepeals limits on presidential spending power
This bill would repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, a law that currently prevents the President from withholding money that Congress has already approved to spend. The law also sets up a process where Congress can quickly vote on the President's proposals to cancel or reduce spending. Repealing it would remove these restrictions.
How it affects you
This change would affect how federal money gets spent and who controls it. If the President gained the power to withhold congressionally approved funds without the current legal limits, it could change which government programs and services receive their budgeted money. The practical impact on everyday Americans would depend on which spending the President chose to hold back.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 11, 2025)
This bill repeals the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (ICA). The ICA generally limits the authority of the President to impound (i.e., withhold from obligation or expenditure) funds that have been appropriated by Congress and establishes related procedures. It also establishes expedited legislative procedures that Congress may use to consider legislation to enact rescissions proposed by the President.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1180
A BILL
To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Sponsor: Rep. Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA-9) · Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 11, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on 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.”