Bills of Congress November 18, 2025 by U.S. Congress

Anti-Cash Grab Act

Summary

The Anti-Cash Grab Act aims to repeal Section 213 of Division C of the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026. This section is part of Public Law 119-37. The Act also seeks to restore Section 10 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005 (2 U.S.C. 6628) as if Section 213 had never been enacted.

Expected Effects

If enacted, the Anti-Cash Grab Act would reverse changes made by Section 213 of the 2026 appropriations act. This would reinstate the provisions of Section 10 of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2005. The specific implications depend on the content of these sections, which are not detailed in the provided document.

Potential Benefits

Restoring a previous legal framework may provide stability and predictability.
Repealing a section deemed detrimental suggests a correction of unintended negative consequences.
The Act could address specific issues related to appropriations, agriculture, the legislative branch, military construction, or veterans affairs.
The Act may improve the efficiency of government operations.
It may promote fiscal responsibility.

Potential Disadvantages

Repealing a recent section suggests potential instability in legislative actions.
Without knowing the specifics of Section 213 and Section 10, the actual impact is unclear.
The repeal could have unintended consequences on related sectors.
It may disrupt ongoing projects or initiatives.
The Act could create uncertainty for stakeholders.

Constitutional Alignment

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The Act's constitutional alignment depends on the content of the repealed and restored sections. Article I, Section 7 outlines the legislative process for bills. The act of repealing and restoring legislation falls within Congress's legislative powers as defined in Article I, Section 1.