S Bill 2260 Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-07-12

Bill 118 s 2260, 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 award the grant. Additionally, the bill mandates that federal agencies publish this information on a centralized website that is easily accessible to the public. This will allow taxpayers to see how their money is being spent and hold agencies accountable for their grant-making decisions. Furthermore, the Grant Transparency Act of 2023 requires federal agencies to report on the outcomes of their grant programs, including the number of jobs created, the amount of economic activity generated, and any other relevant metrics. This will help Congress and the public evaluate the effectiveness of federal grant programs and make informed decisions about future funding. Overall, the Grant Transparency Act of 2023 is a step towards increasing transparency and accountability in the distribution of federal grants, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently.

Recent Activity

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.

Alternative Names

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

A bill 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

A bill to require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Policy Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact

Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Government information and archives

Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Government information and archives

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]

Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ]

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Committees and Subcommittees

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

3/13/2024, 8:01 PM

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 s 2260, 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, inc...
Congress
118

Number
S - 2260

Introduced on
2023-07-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/11/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
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 s 2260, 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, inc...
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to 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 Action12/11/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.