United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 1345 — Stop Wasting American Tax Dollars Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Stop Wasting American Tax Dollars Act or SWAT Act - Rescinds any unobligated discretionary appropriations awarded to a state or locality by the federal government that are voluntarily returned to it. Excludes from such rescission any funds made available for a Department of Defense (DOD) or a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) account, program, or activity. Requires such rescinded funds to be retained in the general fund of the Treasury for federal budget deficit reduction. Applies this requirement in lieu of any provision of law that provides for the redistribution of funds awarded to a state or locality that remain unobligated by it.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

taxation finance
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1345 do?
Stop Wasting American Tax Dollars Act or SWAT Act - Rescinds any unobligated discretionary appropriations awarded to a state or locality by the federal government that are voluntarily returned to it. Excludes from such rescission any funds made available for a Department of Defense (DOD) or a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) account, program, or activity. Requires such rescinded funds to be retained in the general fund of the Treasury for federal budget deficit reduction. Applies this requirement in lieu of any provision of law that provides for the redistribution of funds awarded to a state or locality that remain unobligated by it.
Who sponsors HR 1345?
HR 1345 is sponsored by Steve Chabot (R).
What is the current status of HR 1345?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1345?
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