Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act

# Unauthorized Spending Accountability Act Summary **What It Would Do:** This bill targets federal programs that receive annual funding but lack current legal authorization to spend money. It would gradually reduce budgetary allocations for these programs over three years and ultimately eliminate them if they aren't re-authorized by Congress. The bill uses the Congressional Budget Office's annual list of expired or expiring authorizations to identify which programs are affected. **Who It Affects:** The bill would impact any federal agencies or programs operating under expired or expiring spending authorizations—potentially affecting a wide range of government services depending on which programs are listed in the CBO report. Citizens and organizations relying on these programs could face reduced services or complete elimination if Congress doesn't formally re-authorize them during the three-year period. **Current Status:** HR 143 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.

The bill was introduced by Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) in the 119th Congress. It would require Congressional action to pass both chambers before becoming law.