Grant Transparency Act of 2023
1/4/2025, 11:17 AMSummary of Bill HR 5536
Bill 118 HR 5536, 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 evaluate grant applications.Additionally, the bill mandates that federal agencies publish information on the recipients of grants, including the amount of funding received and the outcomes of the grant-funded projects. This information must be made available to the public in a searchable online database, allowing taxpayers to easily track how federal grant money is being spent.
The Grant Transparency Act of 2023 also includes provisions to streamline the grant application process, making it easier for organizations to apply for federal funding. The bill requires federal agencies to standardize grant application forms and procedures, reducing the administrative burden on grant applicants. Overall, the Grant Transparency Act of 2023 aims to promote accountability and efficiency in the distribution of federal grants, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively to support important projects and initiatives.
Congressional Summary of HR 5536
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 Office.
Specifically, each notice of funding opportunity issued by an agency for a competitive grant must include
- a description of any rating system and evaluation and selection criteria the agency uses to assess applications for the grant;
- a statement of whether the agency uses a weighted scoring method and a description of any such method that it uses for the grant, including the amount by which the agency weighs each criterion; and
- any other qualitative or quantitative merit-based approach the agency uses to evaluate an application for the grant.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5536
Bill HR 5536 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since December 11, 2024. Bill HR 5536 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2023. Bill HR 5536's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-140. as of December 11, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5536
Total Number of Sponsors
17Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
17Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
15Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5536
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5536
Grant Transparency Act of 2023Grant Transparency Act of 2023To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.Comments
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