Who Controls the Purse Strings?
Congress—and in Particular, the House of Representatives—Is Invested with the “Power of the Purse, ” the Ability to Tax and Spend Public Money for the National...
Congress—and in particular, the House of Representatives—is invested with the “power of the purse,” the ability to tax and spend public money for the national government.
Which branch has the power of purse?
The Constitution gave the power of the purse – the nation's checkbook – to Congress. The Founders believed that this separation of powers would protect against monarchy and provide an important check on the executive branch.
Who controls spending in Congress?
The Senate Committee on the Budget was established in 1974 by the Congressional Budget Act (Congress.gov). Along with the House Budget Committee, it is responsible for drafting Congress' annual budget plan and monitoring action on the budget for the federal government.
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