A Resolution urging the President of the United States to unfreeze previously appropriated Federal funds and cease future action freezing Federal funds that the Congress has appropriated.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution urges the President of the United States to restore previously frozen federal funds that Congress has appropriated and to stop freezing such funds in the future. The resolution highlights ongoing legal challenges related to the President’s administration’s attempts to withhold funds, including lawsuits from states and nonprofits. Specifically, it references concerns about funds intended for infrastructure projects, electric vehicle charging stations, and various social programs in Pennsylvania, and notes that despite some funds being unfrozen, significant amounts remain unavailable due to continued uncertainty.
Key provisions
- Urges the President to unfreeze previously appropriated federal funds.
- Calls for the President to cease future actions freezing federal funds appropriated by Congress.
- Requests the President to comply with the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act.
- Encourages the President to respect Congress’s constitutional power of the purse.
- Directs the sending of a copy of the resolution to the President of the United States.
Who is affected
- Federal Government
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Pennsylvania Residents
- State Attorneys General
- Congress
Notable changes
- The resolution addresses the President’s attempts to withhold funds appropriated by Congress, a practice that has historically been challenged.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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