To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require prior approval from Congress before the Comptroller General may pursue a civil action under such Act, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Andy Harris (Republican-MD)June 27, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

Congress would need to approve lawsuits over blocked government funds.

This bill would make Congress approve lawsuits before the Comptroller General can sue the President for not spending money Congress approved. Currently, the Comptroller General can bring these lawsuits without specific congressional permission. This change would give Congress more say in these legal challenges, changing how federal money is handled.

What Would Change

Currently, the Comptroller General can directly bring a lawsuit if the President refuses to spend money Congress has approved. If this bill becomes law, the Comptroller General would first need Congress to pass a special resolution giving permission before starting such a lawsuit.

Key Provisions

Requires the Comptroller General to get approval from Congress before suing over unspent government funds.
Changes the current law so the Comptroller General can only sue if Congress gives permission.
Adds a new rule stating that Congress must pass a 'concurrent resolution' to authorize such a lawsuit.

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HR 4229 · 119th Congress · June 27, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

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TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA INC

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4 filings mentioned this bill

Top Lobbying Clients

NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION

2 filings

TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA INC

2 filings

Top Lobbying Firms

1.NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION2 filings

2.TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA, INC.2 filings

Amounts reflect total quarterly lobbying spend reported to the Senate, not bill-specific spending. Source: Senate LDA filings.