H.R. 4229

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · June 27, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Harris of Maryland

Table of contents

• H.R. 4229
  • SEC. 1. Congressional approval before pursuing civil action under Impoundment Control Act of 1974

SEC. 1. Congressional approval before pursuing civil action under Impoundment Control Act of 1974

• Section 1016 of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 () is amended— 2 U.S.C. 687
  • by striking and inserting ;
  • by striking is hereby expressly empoweredand inserting may, subject to approval by the Congress under subsection (b),; and
    • (b) Prior congressional approval required
      • The Comptroller General may not bring a civil action under subsection (a) unless the Congress has enacted a concurrent resolution authorizing the Comptroller General to bring such civil action.
  • by adding at the end the following: