H.R. 4642 Introduced Government Operations and Politics

Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act

To require the Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, to examine the ability of the Federal Government to respond to potential fiscal shocks, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] Introduced July 23, 2025 Cosponsors 22 (11 R, 11 D) Latest action March 18, 2026

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Actions

  1. Mar 18, 2026 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 1.
  2. Mar 18, 2026 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  3. Jul 23, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  4. Jul 23, 2025 Introduced in House

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