As Trump Allies Threaten Illegal Power Grab, Budget Democrats Release New Impoundment Explainer

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, as President-elect Trump’s far-right allies threaten to break the law and illegally withhold funds for vital programs, the Democratic Staff of the House Budget Committee released a new fact sheet explaining unlawful presidential impoundments. The fact sheet details the importance of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and makes clear that the power of the purse rests solely with Congress.

“The legal theories being pushed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are as idiotic as they are dangerous,” said Ranking Member Boyle. “Unilaterally slashing funds that have been lawfully appropriated by the people’s elected representatives in Congress would be a devastating power grab that undermines our economy and puts families and communities at risk. House Democrats are ready to fight back against any illegal attempt to gut the programs that keep American families safe and help them make ends meet.”

The impoundment explainer can be viewed here and is available as a PDF here.

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