S. 5670
Introduced in Senate · October 8, 2026September 30, 2026
Mr. Merkley introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations
A BILL
To ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes.
Prudent obligation of budget authority and specific requirements for expiring budget authority
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. “Pocket rescissions” and apportionment.
- (a) In general.—Part B of the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 (2 U.S.C. 682 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following: