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Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 7:31 AM

Summary of Bill S 2054

Bill 118 s 2054, also known as the Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of requiring the Department of Defense to undergo a comprehensive financial audit. The bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability within the Pentagon by mandating that an independent auditor conduct a thorough examination of the department's financial statements.

The Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023 is designed to address concerns about the lack of oversight and accountability in the Department of Defense's budgeting and spending practices. By requiring a full-scale audit, the bill aims to identify any potential waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer dollars within the Pentagon's budget.

Supporters of the bill argue that a financial audit of the Department of Defense is long overdue and necessary to ensure that taxpayer funds are being used efficiently and effectively. They believe that increased transparency and accountability will help to improve the overall management of the Pentagon's budget and operations. Opponents of the bill may argue that the audit process could be costly and time-consuming, potentially diverting resources away from critical defense priorities. However, proponents of the legislation maintain that the benefits of increased accountability and oversight outweigh any potential drawbacks. Overall, the Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023 represents a bipartisan effort to promote transparency and accountability within the Department of Defense. If passed, the bill would mark a significant step towards ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and effectively within the Pentagon.

Current Status of Bill S 2054

Bill S 2054 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 20, 2023. Bill S 2054 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 20, 2023.  Bill S 2054's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 20, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2054

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
2
Total Number of Cosponsors
22
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2054

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2054

Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023
Audit the Pentagon Act of 2023
A bill to ensure that the Department of Defense achieves a clean audit opinion on its financial statements.

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