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HR 6891 115th Congress House

The Anti-Deficiency Reform and Enforcement Act of 2018

Official title: To strengthen and enhance the authority to discipline officers and employees of the Federal Government for violating the Anti-Deficiency Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced: September 25, 2018 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 27, 2018
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
Sep 27, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sep 25, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 27, 2018

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

The Anti-Deficiency Reform and Enforcement Act of 2018

This bill strengthens penalties for federal employees who violate the Anti-Deficiency Act. Additionally, the bill authorizes an agency to award a cash payment to an employee who discloses a potential violation of the Anti-Deficiency Act.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1203 Reintroduced Bill Anti-Deficiency Reform and Enforcement Act of 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6891: The Anti-Deficiency Reform and Enforcement Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6891/
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"H.R. 6891: The Anti-Deficiency Reform and Enforcement Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6891/.
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H.R. 6891, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6891/.
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