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Clarifying Rules for Reducing Government Spending in House of Representatives

This resolution clarifies how the House of Representatives can reduce public expenditures. It means Congress can more easily cut budgets, salaries of federal officers, and compensation for individuals paid from the U.S. Treasury. In practice, this could lead to savings in government spending, indirectly affecting public finances and potentially citizens' taxes.
Key points
Easier government spending cuts: Congress can now more easily reduce amounts of money in appropriations bills.
Potential for officer salary reductions: The resolution allows for reducing the number and salaries of U.S. officers.
Impact on Treasury-paid compensation: It enables the reduction of compensation for any person paid directly from the U.S. Treasury.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1472
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2022-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clarifying the application of rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to certain retrenchments of expenditures in appropriations measures, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1472.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Easier government spending cuts: Congress can now more easily reduce amounts of money in appropriations bills.
  • Potential for officer salary reductions: The resolution allows for reducing the number and salaries of U.S. officers.
  • Impact on Treasury-paid compensation: It enables the reduction of compensation for any person paid directly from the U.S. Treasury.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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