Congress Has the Power of the Purse. It Just Doesn’t Use It.

Congress Has the Power of the Purse. It Just Doesn’t Use It.

<span>Congress Has the Power of the Purse. It Just Doesn’t Use It.</span> <div class="evo-article__body"><p>The Constitution gives Congress the power of the purse. It&nbsp;is&nbsp;one of the legislature’s central responsibilities and one of the most important checks on the executive branch. Yet in modern Washington, Congress increasingly treats budgeting as an inconvenience rather than a duty.</p></div> <span><span>Mark.Fogelson@…</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-02-20T13:01:12-05:00" title="Friday, February 20, 2026 - 13:01">Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:01</time> </span> <div class="col-auto">February 20, 2026 </div>