HR 857
Presidential Budget Accountability Act
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This bill, the Presidential Budget Accountability Act, aims to ensure the President submits their annual budget to Congress on time. If the budget isn't delivered by the first Monday in February, federal funds cannot be used to pay for the President’s travel expenses during the period between the first Tuesday of February and the date the budget is finally submitted. The bill specifically defines ‘Federal funds’ to include various travel-related allowances and expenses associated with the President’s trips.
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