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Ending Funding for Unauthorized Programs: Taxpayer Savings

A new law introduces gradual cuts to government programs that lack current Congressional approval. If a program is not reauthorized within three years, its funding will be completely stopped. This aims to increase control over public spending and potentially save taxpayer money.
Key points
Government programs without current Congressional approval will see funding cuts of 10% in the first year and 15% in the following two years.
After three years without reauthorization, these programs will be completely terminated, which may affect the availability of some public services.
Congress can prevent cuts and termination by reauthorizing a program for up to three years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4435
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Process start date: 2023-06-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4435.

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 2023-06-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government programs without current Congressional approval will see funding cuts of 10% in the first year and 15% in the following two years.
  • After three years without reauthorization, these programs will be completely terminated, which may affect the availability of some public services.
  • Congress can prevent cuts and termination by reauthorizing a program for up to three years.
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. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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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