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Federal Rainy Day Fund: Controlling Emergency Government Spending

This bill establishes a Federal Rainy Day Fund to set aside money for emergency spending, like natural disasters. It aims to prevent uncontrolled debt during crises by ensuring funds are only used for genuine emergencies, not other purposes. Citizens can expect greater transparency and accountability in how public money is managed during critical times.
Key points
Creates a dedicated fund for emergencies, such as natural disasters, to avoid sudden debt accumulation.
Funds can only be used for genuine emergencies, preventing misuse of public money.
Introduces rules that make it harder to spend money on non-emergency items, increasing budget control.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1392
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-04-27