I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4472 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 23, 2012 Mr. Ross of Florida introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To reduce the travel expenses for certain Federal employees, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Government Spending Accountability Act.

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Reduction of Federal Government travel costs

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the total amount which is paid or reimbursed by an agency under subchapter I and II of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, may not— (1)for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, exceed 50 percent of the total amount so paid or reimbursed by such agency for fiscal year 2012; and (2)for fiscal year 2015, exceed 75 percent of the total amount so paid or reimbursed by such agency for fiscal year 2012. (b)

Report

Not later than 30 days after the beginning of each of fiscal years 2014 through 2016, the head of each agency shall submit a report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate with respect to the total travel expenses paid or reimbursed under such subchapters by such agency during the preceding fiscal year. Such report shall include a list of dates, locations, and costs of such travel. (c)

Definition

For purposes of this section, the term agency has the meaning given that term under section 5701(1) of title 5, United States Code, but does not include the following: (1)The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. (2)The Department of Defense. (3)The Drug Enforcement Administration. (4)The Federal Air Marshal Service. (5)The Federal Bureau of Investigation. (6)The United States Capitol Police. (7)The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. (8)The United States Secret Service.