H.R. 22
Referred to CommitteeCongressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
1/6/2021 • Senate
Summary
Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
This bill requires federal agencies to post budget justification materials on certain public websites, including a single searchable website (e.g., USAspending.gov) and each agency's website.
The materials most be posted in an open format that enables users to download individual reports, all reports in bulk, and the results of a search. In addition, the materials must be posted no later than two weeks after they are first submitted to Congress.
The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to maintain a public website that includes details regarding the materials, including a list of the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress, the dates that the materials were submitted to Congress and posted online, and links to the materials.
Passed House • 1/5/2021
Topics & Subjects
Related Federal Spending
Sponsor & Cosponsors (8)
Party Breakdown
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Cosponsors (7)
Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
January 4, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Committee Review
Floor Debate
January 5, 2021
Passed Chamber
January 5, 2021
Other Chamber
President
Enacted into Law