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Audit and Return It Act
12/15/2023, 3:54 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1011
Bill 118 hr 1011, also known as the Audit and Return It Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a system for auditing and returning unspent funds from federal agencies back to the Treasury.
Under the provisions of the Audit and Return It Act, each federal agency would be required to conduct an annual audit of its budget and identify any unspent funds. These funds would then be returned to the Treasury for reallocation to other government programs or for deficit reduction.
The bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the use of federal funds. It requires agencies to report on their spending and provide detailed justifications for any unspent funds. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for Congress to review and approve the return of funds to the Treasury. Overall, the Audit and Return It Act aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively by holding federal agencies accountable for their spending. It seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and transparency in government operations.
Under the provisions of the Audit and Return It Act, each federal agency would be required to conduct an annual audit of its budget and identify any unspent funds. These funds would then be returned to the Treasury for reallocation to other government programs or for deficit reduction.
The bill also includes measures to increase transparency and accountability in the use of federal funds. It requires agencies to report on their spending and provide detailed justifications for any unspent funds. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for Congress to review and approve the return of funds to the Treasury. Overall, the Audit and Return It Act aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively by holding federal agencies accountable for their spending. It seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and transparency in government operations.
Current Status of Bill HR 1011
Bill HR 1011 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 14, 2023. Bill HR 1011 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 14, 2023. Bill HR 1011's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 14, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1011
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
38Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1011
Primary Policy Focus
Economics and Public FinanceComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1011
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