HR Bill 5536 Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-09-18

Bill 118 HR 5536, also known as the Grant Transparency Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the distribution of federal grants. The bill requires federal agencies to provide detailed information on their grant programs, including the purpose of the grant, eligibility requirements, and the criteria used to evaluate grant applications. Additionally, the bill mandates that federal agencies publish information on the recipients of grants, including the amount of funding received and the outcomes of the grant-funded projects. This information must be made available to the public in a searchable online database, allowing taxpayers to easily track how federal grant money is being spent. The Grant Transparency Act of 2023 also includes provisions to streamline the grant application process, making it easier for organizations to apply for federal funding. The bill requires federal agencies to standardize grant application forms and procedures, reducing the administrative burden on grant applicants. Overall, the Grant Transparency Act of 2023 aims to promote accountability and efficiency in the distribution of federal grants, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively to support important projects and initiatives.

Recent Activity

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.

Alternative Names

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Government information and archives

Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]

Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9]

Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]

Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]

Rep. Timmons, William R. IV [R-SC-4]

Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

Rep. Molinaro, Marcus J. [R-NY-19]

Rep. Lee, Laurel M. [R-FL-15]

Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4]

Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]

Rep. Fallon, Pat [R-TX-4]

Committees and Subcommittees

Oversight and Accountability Committee

Variations and Revisions

Nicholas A. LangworthyErin HouchinGrant Transparency Act of 2023Oversight and Accountability

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

11/21/2024, 1:43 AM

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

This bill establishes transparency requirements for notices of funding opportunity in applications for competitive grants awarded by federal agencies, excluding the Government Accountability O...

Bill 118 HR 5536, also known as the Grant Transparency Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the distribution of federal grants. The bill requires federal agencies to provide detailed information on their grant programs, in...
Congress
118

Number
HR - 5536

Introduced on
2023-09-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

This bill establishes transparency requirements for notices of funding opportunity in applications for competitive grants awarded by federal agencies, excluding the Government Accountability O...

Bill 118 HR 5536, also known as the Grant Transparency Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the distribution of federal grants. The bill requires federal agencies to provide detailed information on their grant programs, in...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption•
Government information and archives

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/14/2024

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

This bill establishes transparency requirements for notices of funding opportunity in applications for competitive grants awarded by federal agencies, excluding the Government Accountability O...


Latest Action11/19/2024
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 565.