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This bill requires certain executive branch employees to complete an annual training course on appropriations law, which governs how federal agencies can spend government funds. Specifically, the bill mandates that employees in covered positions (defined as those at or above grade 11 of the General Schedule, political positions, or Senior Executive Service positions) must complete a comprehensive training course within one year of the bill's enactment, and then annually thereafter. The training must cover key legal and financial topics such as the constitutional framework of federal spending, the role of Congress in appropriations, the Antideficiency Act, and potential penalties for misusing funds. Agency heads must use a training course from the Government Accountability Office, create their own course with OMB and Comptroller General approval, or use a course from another agency. Employees who fail to complete the training will face consequences like suspension from budget decision-making, being ineligible for performance bonuses, and potential restrictions on accessing agency computer systems. Additionally, agency heads must submit annual reports on employee training compliance and publish statistics about training completion on their public websites, creating transparency and accountability in federal spending practices.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4230/all-info