Reform CCC Discretionary Authority

Department of Agriculture / Commodity Credit Corporation

Eliminate or severely restrict the Secretary of Agriculture's discretionary spending authority under Section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act, which currently allows broad spending powers.

"The use of the discretionary power is a separation of powers problem, with Congress abrogating its spending power. This power is ripe for abuse—as could be expected with any slush fund." – Project 2025

History

Mon Jan 20 2025

Initial analysis

Disruptive Potential

HIGH

Would significantly reduce USDA's ability to implement emergency programs and respond to agricultural crises without congressional approval

Status
Planned
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