A trio of freshmen House Democrats introduced a bill on Thursday that would allow individuals to sue the government — and even specific officials like Elon Musk — over decisions that block congressionally approved spending.
California Reps. Sam Liccardo and Dave Min, along with Virginia Rep. Eugene Vindman, introduced the Protect Our Constitution and Communities Act to address cuts from DOGE. It’s meant to be an enforcement mechanism to ensure the executive branch follows laws like the Impoundment Control Act, which limits the president’s ability to block congressionally appropriated funds.
Although the Democrats’ bill is dead-on-arrival in a Republican-controlled Congress, Liccardo said he hopes it can serve as a blueprint for future legislation.