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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 4837
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 23, 2019Mrs. Lee of Nevada introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform
A BILL
To prohibit Federal agencies from using funds for grants related to the history of wine in
countries outside of the United States, whether insects are attracted to
artificial light, or the levels of stress on humans when discussing
politics in social situations, and for other purposes.
1.
Short Title
This Act may be cited as the Taxpayer Savings Improvement Act.
2.
Limitation on use of Federal funds for certain grants
(a)
In general
During any fiscal year beginning on or after the date of enactment of this Act, Federal funds may not be used by any agency to award a grant that would fund a study—
(1) on a history of wine in countries outside of the United States;
(2) on determining whether insects are attracted to artificial light; or
(3) on determining the levels of stress on humans when discussing politics in social situations.
(b)
Definition of Agency
In this Act, the term agency has the meaning given that term in section 551 of title 5, United States Code.