I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 297 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2017 Mr. Chaffetz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget , and in addition to the Committees on Rules , and the Judiciary , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To require greater accountability in discretionary and direct spending programs, and for other purposes.