PROVE IT Act of 2024

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill 118 hr 8957, also known as the PROVE IT Act of 2024, 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 report to Congress along with their budget request. This report would need to include a detailed explanation of how the requested funds would be used, including specific goals and objectives, as well as an analysis of the potential impact of the proposed spending.

Additionally, the bill would establish a new oversight mechanism to ensure that federal agencies are complying with these requirements. A new office within the Government Accountability Office (GAO) would be created to review the reports submitted by agencies and assess the effectiveness of their spending. Overall, the PROVE IT Act of 2024 aims to promote greater transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to justify their budget requests and providing oversight to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 8957

Introduced on
2024-07-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill 118 hr 8957, also known as the PROVE IT Act of 2024, 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 report to Congress along with their budget request. This report would need to include a detailed explanation of how the requested funds would be used, including specific goals and objectives, as well as an analysis of the potential impact of the proposed spending.

Additionally, the bill would establish a new oversight mechanism to ensure that federal agencies are complying with these requirements. A new office within the Government Accountability Office (GAO) would be created to review the reports submitted by agencies and assess the effectiveness of their spending. Overall, the PROVE IT Act of 2024 aims to promote greater transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to justify their budget requests and providing oversight to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Energy

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.