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Congressional Power of the Purse Act

USA116th CongressS-3889| Senate 
| Updated: 6/4/2020
Patrick J. Leahy

Patrick J. Leahy

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (18)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional Power of the Purse Act This bill modifies the budget and appropriations process to establish various requirements for federal agencies, add several new disclosure and reporting requirements, and expand congressional oversight authorities. Among other changes, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to release funding to agencies at least 90 days before the funding expires; certain presidential emergency declarations to expire within 30 days unless Congress approves the declaration; federal agencies to make various reports, documents, and legal opinions available to Congress and the public; and federal agencies to respond to certain Government Accountability Office requests within 20 days unless the request includes a different deadline.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6628
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jun 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • April 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6628
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • June 4, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 4, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6628: Congressional Power of the Purse Act
  • HR 116-8363: Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • S 116-4880: Protecting Our Democracy Act

Congressional Power of the Purse Act

USA116th CongressS-3889| Senate 
| Updated: 6/4/2020
Congressional Power of the Purse Act This bill modifies the budget and appropriations process to establish various requirements for federal agencies, add several new disclosure and reporting requirements, and expand congressional oversight authorities. Among other changes, the bill requires the Office of Management and Budget to release funding to agencies at least 90 days before the funding expires; certain presidential emergency declarations to expire within 30 days unless Congress approves the declaration; federal agencies to make various reports, documents, and legal opinions available to Congress and the public; and federal agencies to respond to certain Government Accountability Office requests within 20 days unless the request includes a different deadline.
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Timeline
Apr 29, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-6628
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Jun 4, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 4, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • April 29, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-6628
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.


  • June 4, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 4, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Patrick J. Leahy

Patrick J. Leahy

Democratic Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (18)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tom Udall (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 116-6628: Congressional Power of the Purse Act
  • HR 116-8363: Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • S 116-4880: Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted