Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this title, including to restore all offices, programs, staffing levels, and data systems described in this title to the status as of January 19, 2025, and to make whole all persons harmed by unlawful impoundment or agency actions pursuant to any Executive order described in section 11001(b). (b) Retroactive payments There are authorized to be appropriated such sum as may be necessary to provide retroactive payment of all grants, contracts, awards, and employee compensation withheld or cancelled pursuant to any Executive order described in section 11001(b). (c) Prohibition on impoundment No funds appropriated pursuant to this Act may be withheld, deferred, or rescinded by the Executive branch without compliance with the procedures set forth in the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 681 et seq.).