House Proposes Nearly 50% Budget Cut for GAO
House Legislative Branch subcommittee votes 6-4 on party lines to cut GAO budget to $415M (48% reduction). Prohibits GAO from Impoundment Control Act suits without Congressional resolution. Committee cites ‘self-directed liberal initiatives.’ GAO head warns of ‘grave, pervasive’ effects. $76 return per $1 invested.
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- GAO faces nearly 50% budget cut, less oversight of withheld funds in budget plan (2025-06-23)
- GAO Chief: Budget Cut Would Have Grave Impact (2025-06-25)
- House appropriators approve Legislative Branch bill with GAO cuts (2025-06-27)
- House Republicans Clear Path for Trump Corruption with Attacks on GAO (2025-06-23)
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