Restoring the Power of the Purse: Legislative Options
PURPOSE:
To examine use of fines, fees, penalties, and settlements to fund agency priorities outside of the appropriations process.
To discuss H.R. 5499, the Agency Accountability Act of 2016 as a potential solution.
BACKGROUND:
The Constitution vests the power of the purse in Congress, and over time it has been subverted by spending that occurs outside of the appropriations process.
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