House Proposes Nearly 50% Budget Cut for GAO

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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.

Sources & Citations

[1] GAO faces nearly 50% budget cut, less oversight of withheld funds in budget plan · Jun 23, 2025 Tier 2

[2] GAO Chief: Budget Cut Would Have Grave Impact · Jun 25, 2025 Tier 2

[3] House appropriators approve Legislative Branch bill with GAO cuts · Jun 27, 2025 Tier 2

[4] House Republicans Clear Path for Trump Corruption with Attacks on GAO · Jun 23, 2025 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “House Proposes Nearly 50% Budget Cut for GAO.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, June 23, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-06-23--gao-budget-cut-proposal/