HR 5679
TRUMP Act
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Bill overview
This bill, titled the Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act, aims to prevent the federal government from creating new executive orders or presidential memoranda when discretionary funding has stopped. Specifically, it restricts the use of federal funds to create new executive orders during a government shutdown. The bill seeks to limit the executive branch’s ability to issue directives when regular funding is unavailable.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds for new executive orders.
- Applies during periods of lapse in discretionary appropriations.
- Specifically targets executive orders and presidential memoranda.
- The bill is also known as the TRUMP Act.
Who is affected
- Federal Executive Branch
- Federal Agencies
- Congress
- The President
Notable changes
- Creates a restriction on executive action during government shutdowns.
- Limits the use of discretionary funds for new executive orders.
Fiscal impact
This bill may impact federal spending by preventing the implementation of new executive orders that could require funding.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5679
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To prohibit Federal funds from being obligated or expended to promulgate Executive orders during a lapse in discretionary appropriations.
This Act may be cited as the Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act TRUMP Act
or the
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During any period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this Act, no Federal funds may be obligated or expended to promulgate or issue any Executive order or presidential memorandum.