Limiting Presidential Travel Funds for Late Budget Submission.
This Act aims to increase the President's accountability for timely submission of the annual budget to Congress. If the budget is submitted after the first Monday in February, the President is prohibited from using federal funds for travel and related expenses. The law seeks to enforce greater discipline in the public spending planning process.
Key points
If the President fails to submit the annual budget on time, federal funds cannot be used for official travel expenses.
The restriction covers travel costs, subsistence, entertainment expenses, and the President's expense allowance.
The limitation remains in effect from the first Tuesday of February until the budget is officially submitted.
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