Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act; TRUMP Act
Summary
The "Termination of Reckless Unchecked Mandates from this President Act" (TRUMP Act) aims to limit the President's power by restricting the use of federal funds for issuing executive orders or presidential memoranda during lapses in discretionary appropriations. This bill, introduced in the House of Representatives, seeks to ensure that executive actions are curtailed when government funding is interrupted. The proposed legislation intends to provide a check on executive power during periods of fiscal uncertainty.
Expected Effects
If enacted, the TRUMP Act would prevent the executive branch from implementing new policies through executive orders or memoranda during government shutdowns caused by lapses in discretionary appropriations. This could lead to a slowdown or complete halt in the implementation of new regulations or policy changes initiated by the President during such periods. The practical effect would be to limit the executive branch's ability to act unilaterally when Congress has not approved funding.
Potential Benefits
- Could prevent the executive branch from enacting policies without congressional approval during funding lapses.
- May encourage Congress and the President to reach agreements on appropriations to avoid shutdowns.
- Potentially reduces the impact of government shutdowns on policy implementation.
- Could lead to more fiscal responsibility by forcing prioritization of spending.
- May increase government transparency by requiring congressional approval for major policy changes.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Could hinder the executive branch's ability to respond quickly to emergencies or urgent situations during funding lapses.
- May create uncertainty for businesses and individuals who rely on executive orders for guidance.
- Potentially leads to gridlock if Congress and the President cannot agree on funding priorities.
- Could be seen as an overreach by the legislative branch into the executive branch's authority.
- May disproportionately affect certain sectors or groups that benefit from executive actions.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill touches on the separation of powers between the legislative and executive branches, as outlined in Article I of the Constitution, which vests legislative powers in Congress. By restricting the President's ability to issue executive orders during funding lapses, the bill seeks to reinforce Congress's control over appropriations. However, the President's authority to execute laws is derived from Article II, and this bill could be argued as an infringement on that power. The constitutionality of such a restriction would likely be subject to judicial review.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).