Bill · H.R. 2919· House(119-HR-2919)
PARADE Act
- Introduced
- 4/14/2025
- Last activity
- 4/14/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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
- Marc Veasey
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PARADE Act," aims to stop the use of federal money for specific types of parades. It prohibits funds from being used by the Department of Defense or the White House/Executive Office of the President for a "covered parade." A covered parade is defined as one that is sponsored by these entities and specifically commemorates or pays tribute to the current President. The legislation was introduced on April 14, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
The bill explicitly limits the use of appropriated funds for specific presidential tribute parades.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
It aims to prevent the use of taxpayer funds for non-essential political tributes.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1
The bill reduces spending by prohibiting federal funds for certain celebratory parades.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Prevents use of federal funds for specific celebrations: Under Section 2(a), the bill ensures that money appropriated for the Department of Defense or the White House cannot be used for parades that pay tribute to the current President. This could be seen as a way to ensure taxpayer money is not used for such purposes.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens resulting from the prohibition of these funds.
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+2Reduces Government Spending+2Reduces National Debt+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Reduces Military Spending+1
- 4/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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