Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 272 Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Economics and Public Finance. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:15 AM

Congressional Summary of S 272

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

This bill requires federal agencies to post budget justification materials on certain public websites, including a single searchable website (e.g., USAspending.gov) and each agency's website.

The materials most be posted in an open format that enables users to download individual reports, all reports in bulk, and the results of a search. In addition, the materials must be posted no later than two weeks after they are first submitted to Congress.

The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to maintain a public website that includes details regarding the materials, including a list of the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress, the dates that the materials were submitted to Congress and posted online, and links to the materials.

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Current Status of Bill S 272

Bill S 272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2021. Bill S 272 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 8, 2021. Bill S 272's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 117-40. as of September 24, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 272

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 272

Primary Policy Focus

Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations

- Budget process

- Congressional oversight

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Government information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 272

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006, to require the budget justifications and appropriation requests of agencies be made publicly available.

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021