Government Accountability Office Deems Trump Administration's Fund Rescissions Unlawful

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Published: 2026-09-29
Category: us
Source: House Appropriations Committee Democrats
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that the Trump administration's "pocket rescissions," which unilaterally eliminated nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved taxpayer funding, violated the Impoundment Control Act and are unconstitutional. This finding highlights a significant dispute over executive authority regarding federal spending and congressional appropriations.

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