119th Congress · House bill · Last action Aug 3, 2026
H.R. 10014In Committee
Democrats establish private right of action for impoundment violations
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. (D-VA)Introduced Aug 3, 2026
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In plain English
This bill amends the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to allow private citizens and members of Congress to sue the government if it violates the law by withholding appropriated funds. Rep. Donald Beyer (D-VA) introduced the bill, which was referred to the Budget and Rules committees.
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 3
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Introduced in House
Aug 3
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Introduced in House
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Aug 3
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 3
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Aug 3
Introduced in House
Aug 3
Introduced in House
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