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US SB3951

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Scott

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Grants the President authority to decline to obligate appropriated funds when a deficit is projected for a fiscal year, overriding the Impoundment Control Act of 1974

  • Limits presidential spending cuts to the amount necessary to eliminate the deficit for that fiscal year

  • Exempts Medicare (Title XVIII of Social Security Act) and Social Security old-age, survivors, and disability insurance (Title II) from presidential impoundment authority

  • Requires the President to consult with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget before exercising this budgetary discretion

  • Introduced February 26, 2026 by Senator Scott of Florida and referred to the Committee on the Budget

Legislative Description

A bill to provide authority and discretion to the President over budgetary resources to achieve a balanced budget.

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Budget.

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget2/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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