H.R. 4472 (112th): Government Spending Accountability Act

Introduced:
Apr 23, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Dennis Ross [R-FL12]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 23, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 23, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 23, 2012
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Full Title

To reduce the travel expenses for certain Federal employees, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Apr 23, 2012.
3 pages

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4/23/2012--Introduced.
Government Spending Accountablity Act - Reduces the amount that a federal agency may pay or reimburse for travel costs:
(1) in FY2013-FY2014 to 50% of the amount paid or reimbursed by such agency in FY2012, and
(2) in FY2015 to 75% of the amount paid or reimbursed in FY2012. Exempts from such reduction:
(1) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF);
(2) the Department of Defense (DOD);
(3) the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA);
(4) the Federal Air Marshall Service;
(5) the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI);
(6) the U.S. Capitol Police;
(7) the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service; and
(7) the U.S. Secret Service.

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  • Title 5: GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
  • Part III: EMPLOYEES
  • Subpart D: Pay and Allowances
  • Chapter 57: TRAVEL, TRANSPORTATION, AND SUBSISTENCE
  • Subchapter I: TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE EXPENSES; MILEAGE ALLOWANCES
  • Section 5701: Definitions

Other Citations

  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 57