Bill · H.R. 1979· House(119-HR-1979)
Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Burchett
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Legislative Line Item Veto Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974. It grants the President authority to propose the cancellation of certain discretionary budget authority, items of direct spending, or targeted tax benefits. If the President sends a special message, Congress must follow an expedited process to consider an approval bill. The President may also temporarily withhold or suspend these funds for up to 30 days while waiting for a decision. This authority is intended to help reduce the deficit or increase the surplus.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?+7
The bill significantly expands presidential authority over the legislative budgeting process.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The bill aims to reduce the deficit or increase the surplus by allowing the President to cancel budget authority.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill provides a mechanism for the President to cancel discretionary budget authority and direct spending.
The opposite
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-4
The expedited processes and prohibition of amendments limit traditional legislative due process and debate.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3
The ability to cancel direct spending could impact social safety net programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Deficit Reduction: Amounts canceled through this process are dedicated specifically to reducing the deficit or increasing the surplus (Section 2, Sec. 1011(b)(2)(A)).
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Efficient Budget Adjustments: The bill provides a specific process for adjusting budget levels and statutory limits following the enactment of an approval bill (Section 2, Sec. 1011(b)(2)(B) and (C)).
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Transparency in Tax Benefits: The chairmen of the House and Senate committees must identify specific targeted tax benefits, providing a level of clarity for revenue and reconciliation bills (Section 2, Sec. 1014(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Temporary Loss of Funds: The President can temporarily withhold discretionary budget authority or suspend direct spending and tax benefits for up to 30 days, and potentially an additional 30 days, which could impact the immediate availability of those resources (Section 2, Sec. 1013).
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Reduced Legislative Debate: The bill implements expedited consideration for approval bills, which includes strict limits on debate time in both the House and the Senate (Section 2, Sec. 1012).
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Prohibition of Amendments: Once an approval bill is under consideration, no amendments or motions to strike provisions are allowed in either the House or the Senate (Section 2, Sec. 1012(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5Reduces National Debt+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+7Improves Due Process-4
- 3/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- 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.
- Introduced in House
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas