Posted on 04/29/2020 1:12:36 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer
House Democrats eager to limit White House spending authority introduced a bill Wednesday intended to increase transparency and heavily penalize violations.
House budget committee Chair Rep. John Yarmouth, appropriations committee Chair Rep. Nita Lowey and oversight committee Chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney sponsored the 59-page Congressional Power of the Purse Act. Similar Senate legislation is expected from Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy.
The House bill, in preparation for months, addresses what Democrats in Congress see as a series of abuses by the executive branch of President Donald Trump in withholding or redirecting funding to benefit his personal and political agenda.
Trump's disputed actions include freezing military aid to Ukraine, efforts to cancel billions of dollars in foreign aid and a national emergency declaration to expedite construction of a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Wednesday's legislation authorizes the General Accounting Office to find evidence of potential federal budget violations and streamlines the process by which the GAO can use the courts. It also strengthens congressional control and review of budget authority, extends GAO monitoring of the White House, seeks an end date for national emergencies and encourages Congress to review through non-partisan government agencies.
Federal officials who are found to violate the law could lose their jobs or be suspended without pay.
The proposal "will make critical improvements to rein in President Trump's abuse of power, increase transparency in spending decisions and add teeth to budget law," Yarmouth said.
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Where are all the Don’t tread on me pussies?
Yes, and he’d never sign such a bill. It’s pure pandering to the Dem sheep.
It would just be reversed once President Cuomo takes office.
This may be unconstitutional. Imposition of extra burden on the chief executive.
Based on recent history, this will never be used against 'D'emocrats. Remember IRS & Lois Learner's refusal to testify? She retired with full benefits in spite of accusations of having violated multiple regulations, guidelines and laws.
In short, this dog only hunts during GOP Administrations!
You’re exactly right.
Speaking of voters: I was inside a convenience store this morning and there were three Trump supporters and they were mad as hell at the Dems. I joined in the conversation for a few minutes before I had to leave. It was refreshing and encouraging.
Now is the time to wear all of your Trump gear. You have a facemask, social distancing, and idiots that cannot violate your space.
It’s fun, isn’t it??? Democrats deserve all the h.e.l.l we can give...
DOA
More posturing no hope idiocy from the Left. The political equivalent of masturbation.
It’s a new world,Nancy.
Uh huh. Tell me again about that Green New Deal? About Guaranteed Minimum Income? About nationalization of healthcare?
Call their bluff.
Have the Senate pass a balanced budget amendment.
Oh, never mind. We can’t expect the Republicans to be forward thinking or on the offensive.
Yes, it’s fun and there’s so much to work with.
That’s right.
What you say made me wonder how many “safe spaces” the Snowflakes are packing themselves into right now. They must be freaking out.
Ah yes, the people who can’t write a spending bill without
“and for other purposes” in the title.
Mike
And that's what drives them bat s*** crazy!
If Congress is not in D.C. their pay needs to be docked.
Unless it’s pallets of cash headed to Iran right?
Cohen, my loathsome congressman!
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