Prove It Act of 2024

12/16/2024, 8:43 PM
Received in the Senate.
The Prove It Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 7198, 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 spending by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for their budget requests.

Under the Prove It Act, federal agencies would be required to submit a detailed report to Congress outlining the specific goals and objectives of each budget request, as well as the expected outcomes and benefits of the proposed spending. This report would also need to include an analysis of alternative approaches to achieving the same goals, as well as an assessment of the potential risks and challenges associated with the proposed spending.

Additionally, the Prove It Act would require federal agencies to provide regular updates to Congress on the progress and outcomes of their spending initiatives, in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. This increased transparency and accountability is intended to help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending, and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used to benefit the American people. Overall, the Prove It Act of 2024 aims to promote responsible and effective government spending by requiring federal agencies to justify their budget requests and demonstrate the value of their programs and initiatives. By increasing transparency and accountability in government spending, this bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely and in the best interests of the American people.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7198

Introduced on
2024-02-01

# Amendments
2

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/1/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Failed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Received in the Senate.
The Prove It Act of 2024, also known as Bill 118 hr 7198, 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 spending by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for their budget requests.

Under the Prove It Act, federal agencies would be required to submit a detailed report to Congress outlining the specific goals and objectives of each budget request, as well as the expected outcomes and benefits of the proposed spending. This report would also need to include an analysis of alternative approaches to achieving the same goals, as well as an assessment of the potential risks and challenges associated with the proposed spending.

Additionally, the Prove It Act would require federal agencies to provide regular updates to Congress on the progress and outcomes of their spending initiatives, in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. This increased transparency and accountability is intended to help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in government spending, and to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used to benefit the American people. Overall, the Prove It Act of 2024 aims to promote responsible and effective government spending by requiring federal agencies to justify their budget requests and demonstrate the value of their programs and initiatives. By increasing transparency and accountability in government spending, this bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely and in the best interests of the American people.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 5, United States Code, to require greater transparency for Federal regulatory decisions that impact small businesses, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures•
Administrative remedies•
Government information and archives•
Small Business Administration•
Small business

Comments

APPROVED
ML
Megan Levine
@persimmon_usquaebach_jalapeno92448
I dunno much about this HR Bill 7198 Prove It Act of 2024, but it sounds like a good idea to me. I mean, we gotta make sure people are telling the truth, right? It might affect me in some way, but I'm not really sure how. Just gotta wait and see, I g...

APPROVED
NF
Nellie Francis
@fenugreek_plum_grants18224
I can't believe this new bill, it's gonna change everything! How will it impact my taxes? #excited #politics #USA

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Received in the Senate.