Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Aug 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
H.R. 10014, the Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act, would amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Specifically, it would create new legal pathways for individuals and Congress to challenge the executive branch's withholding of congressionally appropriated funds.
The bill would allow any person who believes they are harmed by the withholding of budget authority to file a civil lawsuit in federal court against the U.S. government or its employees. It would also establish a process for the House of Representatives to initiate civil actions if the Comptroller General reports that the executive branch may have improperly withheld budget authority. This process involves specific resolutions and expedited consideration within the House.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, and referred to the Committees on the Budget and Rules. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage. If it were to move forward, it would need to be considered and approved by these committees before potentially being voted on by the full House and then sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
3 Aug 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10014 do?
- H.R. 10014, the Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act, would amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. Specifically, it would create new legal pathways for individuals and Congress to challenge the executive branch's withholding of congressionally appropriated funds. The bill would allow any person who believes they are harmed by the withholding of budget authority to file a civil lawsuit in federal court against the U.S. government or its employees. It would also establish a process for the House of Representatives to initiate civil actions if the Comptroller General reports that the executive branch may have improperly withheld budget authority. This process involves specific resolutions and expedited consideration within the House. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 3, 2026, and referred to the Committees on the Budget and Rules. It has not yet advanced beyond this initial stage. If it were to move forward, it would need to be considered and approved by these committees before potentially being voted on by the full House and then sent to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10014 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10014. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10014?
- H.R. 10014 was sponsored by Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10014?
- Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (3 Aug 2026).
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