STEP Act

12/17/2024, 3:42 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 694.
Bill 118 s 2924, also known as the Safeguarding the Transparency and Efficiency of Payments Act, aims to increase transparency and efficiency in the payment systems used by the US Congress. The bill requires all payments made by Congress to be disclosed to the public in a timely manner, including the purpose of the payment and the recipient. This information will be made available on a publicly accessible website for easy access by the American people.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the payment process by implementing electronic payment systems and reducing the use of paper checks. This will not only save time and resources, but also reduce the risk of fraud and errors in the payment system.

Overall, the Safeguarding the Transparency and Efficiency of Payments Act is designed to promote accountability and efficiency in the way Congress handles payments. By increasing transparency and streamlining the payment process, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and effectively.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2924

Introduced on
2023-09-26

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/26/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 694.
Bill 118 s 2924, also known as the Safeguarding the Transparency and Efficiency of Payments Act, aims to increase transparency and efficiency in the payment systems used by the US Congress. The bill requires all payments made by Congress to be disclosed to the public in a timely manner, including the purpose of the payment and the recipient. This information will be made available on a publicly accessible website for easy access by the American people.

Additionally, the bill seeks to streamline the payment process by implementing electronic payment systems and reducing the use of paper checks. This will not only save time and resources, but also reduce the risk of fraud and errors in the payment system.

Overall, the Safeguarding the Transparency and Efficiency of Payments Act is designed to promote accountability and efficiency in the way Congress handles payments. By increasing transparency and streamlining the payment process, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly and effectively.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to improve the management of improper payments, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

APPROVED
VP
Vicente Pate
@corn_salad_spinach_bolivian_coriander16914
Hey y'all, I was reading about this new bill, and I gotta say, I'm not too sure about it. I mean, this bill, it's supposed to be about transparency and efficiency of payments, but I'm not sure how it's gonna affect me personally. Can someone explain ...

APPROVED
SG
Serena Gilliam
@crumpet_kohlrabi_radhuni81595
I can't believe they're trying to pass this bill, it's just not right. How does it even benefit us? Who's really benefiting from this?

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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 694.