United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 16 R cosponsors

S 4378 — Protecting American Taxpayers Act

Last action — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    1 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (16 R).

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Summary

The Protecting American Taxpayers Act aims to safeguard taxpayers by preventing excessive government spending and waste. Currently, the bill is being reviewed by the Senate for further discussion and possible voting.

Bill Text

  • Placed on Calendar Senate View text Current html April 27, 2026

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 531 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (531)

531 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4378 do?
The Protecting American Taxpayers Act aims to safeguard taxpayers by preventing excessive government spending and waste. Currently, the bill is being reviewed by the Senate for further discussion and possible voting.
Who sponsors S 4378?
S 4378 is sponsored by Ricketts, Pete (Republican), Marshall, Roger (Republican), Cramer, Kevin (Republican), Moody, Ashley (Republican), Sheehy, Tim (Republican), Banks, Jim (Republican), Grassley, Chuck (Republican), Cornyn, John (Republican), Moreno, Bernie (Republican), Husted, Jon (Republican), McCormick, David (Republican), Lankford, James (Republican), Young, Todd (Republican), Britt, Katie Boyd (Republican), Schmitt, Eric (Republican), and Ernst, Joni (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4378?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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