House of Representatives refers Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act to committees
August 3, 2026
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This referral initiates the legislative review process for federal spending oversight rules, affecting the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Rules as of August 3, 2026.
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House Committee on the Budget
The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions as part of the legislative process.
House Committee on Rules
The committee is tasked with reviewing the bill's provisions as part of the legislative process.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
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Why It Matters
This referral initiates the legislative review process for federal spending oversight rules, affecting the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Rules as of August 3, 2026.
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Protect Democracy United (formerly known as UNITED TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY)
2025
“In opposition to threats against the judiciary that erode constitutional safeguards, including the JUDGES Act (H.R. 1702), the PEPPER Act (H.R. 1789), the NORRA Act (H.R. 1526), and the Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act. In support of more robust funding to protect Congressional Members, staff, and families but also greater transparency on the threats. In support of judiciary security amendments to the reconciliation bill, (H.R.1) In support of the MARSHALS Act (S.1873) to transfer oversight of the U.S. Marshals to the judicial branch. In support of the Protecting Our Democracy Act to prevent abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference In support of reforms to the National Emergencies Act. In opposition to the SAVE Act (H.R.22) and impediments to the right to vote. In support of federal election security funding. In opposition to the creation of a Sovereign Wealth Fund. In opposition to Executive impoundment of congressionally appropriated funds. In opposition to politicization of the armed forces. In support of more transparency around RIFs and protection of the federal civil service. In opposition to tax bill language designating non-profits as "supporters of terrorism." In opposition to reducing the funding of the Government Accountability Office. ”
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