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The bill prevents taxpayer-funded implementation of EO 14399 and clarifies that the order no longer applies — saving and restricting federal spending but risking job and contract losses, litigation/termination costs, and reduced agency flexibility to carry out integrated programs.
Taxpayers: Federal agencies are prohibited from using payroll funds to implement Executive Order 14399, preventing further taxpayer-funded activity under that order.
Federal agencies and employees: Terminating EO 14399 removes its legal force and clarifies that the policy obligations in the order no longer apply, reducing regulatory uncertainty for agencies and staff.
Federal employees and contractors: Jobs, contracts, or ongoing projects tied to EO 14399 may be lost or terminated when agreements are abrogated.
Federal agencies and the public: Prohibiting use of salaries and expenses funds for EO 14399 activities may limit agencies' flexibility to carry out statutory duties if those activities were integrated into broader programs.
Taxpayers and agencies: Abrogating existing contracts could trigger legal disputes or termination costs, raising litigation risk and administrative expenses borne by taxpayers and agencies.
Based on analysis of 2 sections of legislative text.
Nullifies Executive Order 14399, cancels related agency contracts, and bars use of agency salary-and-expense funds to carry out the Order.
Invalidates Executive Order 14399 and cancels any agency contracts or arrangements made to implement it. It also bars federal agencies from using funds appropriated for their salaries and expenses to carry out activities under that Executive Order.
Official title: To provide that Executive Order 14399 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 7, 2026 by Stephen F. Lynch · Last progress May 7, 2026