Bill · H.R. 2597· House(119-HR-2597)
Protecting American Taxpayers from Wasteful Spending Act
- Introduced
- 4/2/2025
- Last activity
- 4/2/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Ashley Hinson
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protecting American Taxpayers from Wasteful Spending Act," aims to codify Executive Order 14249. The Executive Order relates to protecting America's bank account against fraud, waste, and abuse. By passing this act, the order would have the force and effect of law. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 2, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The bill directly enhances fiscal responsibility by codifying protections against financial mismanagement.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Preventing waste and abuse often requires increased oversight and transparency in government operations.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+3
By preventing fraud, waste, and abuse, the bill aims to protect federal funds and reduce unnecessary spending.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection against financial mismanagement: The bill seeks to codify Executive Order 14249, which relates to protecting America's bank account against fraud, waste, and abuse (Section 2).
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
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5Reduces Government Spending+3Reduces National Debt+3Reduces Inflation+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4Increases Federal Power+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Middle Class Households+1
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/7/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/2/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Troy NehlsRepublican · Texas
David RouzerRepublican · North Carolina
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida