The Watchdog Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-29T22:33:31Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3836 The Watchdog Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Taxation. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/29/2022, 10:33 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3836

The Watchdog Act

This bill establishes in the Executive Office of the President the Taxpayer Watchdog Office. The office shall (1) oversee the implementation of federal transparency laws (i.e., laws requiring disclosure of how federal funds are spent), (2) accept and review complaints about a failure of a federal agency to comply with a transparency law, (3) evaluate the compliance of federal agencies with such laws, (4) provide information on transparency to the public on a searchable public website, and (5) make annual reports to the public listing each federal transparency law and on the evaluation of federal agency compliance with such laws.

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Current Status of Bill S 3836

Bill S 3836 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 15, 2022. Bill S 3836 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 15, 2022. Bill S 3836's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1179-1180) as of March 15, 2022