TRACKS Act

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Tracking Receipts to Adversarial Countries for Knowledge of Spending Act or the TRACKS Act

This bill requires recipients of federal awards to collect and report data relating to subawards granted to entities located in a foreign country of concern.

The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance that establishes consistency for complying with this bill's requirements for agencies, prime award recipients, and covered subaward recipients, including establishing standards for disclosed data.

The TRACKS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3766, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the safety and efficiency of railroad crossings across the country.

One of the key provisions of the TRACKS Act is the establishment of a grant program to fund the installation of new safety measures at railroad crossings. This could include things like improved signage, lights, and gates to help prevent accidents and improve visibility for drivers.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase funding for the maintenance and repair of existing railroad crossings to ensure they are in good working condition. This is important for preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of both drivers and train passengers. The TRACKS Act also includes provisions for increased training for railroad employees and first responders to better handle emergencies at railroad crossings. This is crucial for ensuring a quick and effective response in the event of an accident. Overall, the TRACKS Act is focused on improving the safety and efficiency of railroad crossings in the United States. By implementing new safety measures, increasing funding for maintenance, and providing training for employees and first responders, this bill aims to reduce accidents and improve the overall safety of our nation's railroad crossings.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3766

Introduced on
2023-05-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/31/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Tracking Receipts to Adversarial Countries for Knowledge of Spending Act or the TRACKS Act

This bill requires recipients of federal awards to collect and report data relating to subawards granted to entities located in a foreign country of concern.

The Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance that establishes consistency for complying with this bill's requirements for agencies, prime award recipients, and covered subaward recipients, including establishing standards for disclosed data.

The TRACKS Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 3766, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the safety and efficiency of railroad crossings across the country.

One of the key provisions of the TRACKS Act is the establishment of a grant program to fund the installation of new safety measures at railroad crossings. This could include things like improved signage, lights, and gates to help prevent accidents and improve visibility for drivers.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase funding for the maintenance and repair of existing railroad crossings to ensure they are in good working condition. This is important for preventing accidents and ensuring the safety of both drivers and train passengers. The TRACKS Act also includes provisions for increased training for railroad employees and first responders to better handle emergencies at railroad crossings. This is crucial for ensuring a quick and effective response in the event of an accident. Overall, the TRACKS Act is focused on improving the safety and efficiency of railroad crossings in the United States. By implementing new safety measures, increasing funding for maintenance, and providing training for employees and first responders, this bill aims to reduce accidents and improve the overall safety of our nation's railroad crossings.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to require recipients of Federal awards to collect and report data relating to subawards granted to entities outside of the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/4/2023

Tracking Receipts to Adversarial Countries for Knowledge of Spending Act or the TRACKS Act

This bill requires recipients of federal awards to collect and report data relating to subawards granted to entities located in a f...


Latest Action5/31/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.