H.R. 5679: Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act

This bill is titled the Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act, or the TRUMP Act. It aims to limit the issuance of Executive orders and presidential memoranda by prohibiting the use of federal funds during specific circumstances.

Key Provisions

The main provisions of the bill include:

• The bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds to issue or promote Executive orders or presidential memoranda during a lapse in discretionary appropriations.
• Such a lapse in discretionary appropriations refers to situations where the federal government does not have the necessary budgetary approvals in place to continue funding certain activities, typically related to non-essential government services.

Impact on Government Operations

By restricting the use of federal funds during these lapses, the bill intends to ensure that Executive actions are not undertaken unless there is appropriate funding available. This could lead to:

• A limitation on the executive branch’s ability to implement new policies or directives without prior budgetary approval.
• Potential delays in policy changes that require Executive orders or memoranda during budget-related disputes or shutdowns.

Rationale Behind the Bill

The rationale behind this legislation is to add a layer of oversight and accountability over the Executive branch, especially concerning the financial implications of any mandates issued by the President. The sponsors of the bill may believe this will prevent the issuance of what they consider to be reckless or unchecked mandates during periods when funding is not secured.

Legislative Process

The bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for further consideration. The future of the bill will depend on discussions and votes within this committee and beyond.

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