Sen. Leahy Unveils Legislation to Defend Power of Purse
June 04, 2020
June 04, 2020
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Wednesday unveiled the Congressional Power Of The Purse Act to restore Congress' constitutional authority and rein in encroachment on federal spending decisions by the Executive Branch.
Leahy said: "When Congress appropriates federal dollars we expect those dollars to be used as directed. We expect appropriat . . .
Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Wednesday unveiled the Congressional Power Of The Purse Act to restore Congress' constitutional authority and rein in encroachment on federal spending decisions by the Executive Branch.
Leahy said: "When Congress appropriates federal dollars we expect those dollars to be used as directed. We expect appropriat . . .