Appropriations Clause

Looking to the text and original meaning of the Statement and Account Clause to argue how it should apply to expenditures relating to classified intelligence information.

Arguing that the General Welfare Clause qualified the Appropriation Power because it prevents Congress from using tax revenue for local or special interest purposes.

Arguing that the Appropriations Clause was “most likely intended to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability,” not to serve as an absolute restriction on executive authority.

Arguing that the Appropriations Clause obligates the Legislative Branch and limits the Executive Branch.”