It was neutered in 1974 before then the president could refuse to spend the money in bills apparently. What happens now is the bill goes back to congress and they have to vote on what to remove.
So he puts the brakes on the pork for 45 legislative days, the big checks go out, economy gets a kickstart, and if he is out of office Biden will spend it anyway.
Hopefully in 45 days enough Rats will be imprisoned/resigned/disgraced that his cuts stay permanent.
Impoundment Control Act? Someone want to educate a Northerner?
It was neutered in 1974 before then the president could refuse to spend the money in bills apparently. What happens now is the bill goes back to congress and they have to vote on what to remove.
https://budget.house.gov/publications/report/impoundment-control-act-1974-what-it-why-does-it-matter
Article at this link and Salty_Soldier commented a good rundown. https://thedonald.win/p/11RNy0xtYr/the-impoundment-control-act-of-1/c/
So he puts the brakes on the pork for 45 legislative days, the big checks go out, economy gets a kickstart, and if he is out of office Biden will spend it anyway.
Hopefully in 45 days enough Rats will be imprisoned/resigned/disgraced that his cuts stay permanent.