H.R. 850 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Agency Accountability Act of 2017
H.R. 850 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Feb 3, 2017, sponsored by Gary J. Palmer with 158 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 158
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Agency Accountability Act of 2017 This bill requires any agency that receives a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds from a settlement to deposit the amount in the general fund of the Treasury. The funds may not be used unless the funding is provided in advance in an appropriations bill.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary J. Palmer (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 158 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. (Mar 9, 2017)
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- H.R. 2266: Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017
- H.J.Res. 123: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 195: Federal Register Printing Savings Act of 2017
- H.R. 1301: Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018
- H.R. 1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018
- H.R. 1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
- H.R. 5895: Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs…
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Rules Committee
- Budget Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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