REPORT Act of 2023

Reporting Efficiently to Proper Officials in Response to Terrorism Act of 2023 or the REPORT Act of 2023

This bill requires specified federal agencies to report to Congress concerning any act of terrorism that occurs in the United States.

Whenever an act of terrorism occurs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and, as appropriate, the National Counterterrorism Center (NCC), must submit to Congress an unclassified report. Such report shall be posted on a publicly available website of the primary government agency.

Such report shall (1) include a statement of the facts of the act of terrorism, (2) identify any gaps in homeland or national security to prevent future acts of terrorism, and (3) include any recommendations for additional measures to improve homeland or national security.

If the reporting agencies determine that any information required to be reported could jeopardize an ongoing investigation or prosecution, such agencies may withhold such information from reporting and shall notify Congress of that determination.

This bill shall terminate five years after its enactment.

The REPORT Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 1693, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in government by requiring federal agencies to report on their activities and expenditures.

Under the REPORT Act, federal agencies would be required to submit detailed reports to Congress on a regular basis. These reports would include information on the agency's budget, spending, and performance metrics. The bill also calls for the creation of a centralized database where all of this information would be made publicly available.

Additionally, the REPORT Act aims to streamline the reporting process by standardizing the format and content of agency reports. This would make it easier for Congress and the public to compare and analyze the performance of different agencies. Overall, the REPORT Act of 2023 seeks to promote transparency and accountability in government by ensuring that federal agencies are held accountable for their actions and expenditures. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to prevent waste and fraud, while opponents raise concerns about the potential burden it may place on agencies.