PROVE IT Act of 2024

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8957

Bill 118 hr 8957, also known as the PROVE IT Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications for their budget requests.

Under the PROVE IT Act, federal agencies would be required to submit a report to Congress along with their budget request. This report would need to include a detailed explanation of how the requested funds would be used, including specific goals and objectives, as well as an analysis of the potential impact of the proposed spending.

Additionally, the bill would establish a new oversight mechanism to ensure that federal agencies are complying with these requirements. A new office within the Government Accountability Office (GAO) would be created to review the reports submitted by agencies and assess the effectiveness of their spending. Overall, the PROVE IT Act of 2024 aims to promote greater transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to justify their budget requests and providing oversight to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.

Current Status of Bill HR 8957

Bill HR 8957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2024. Bill HR 8957 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2024.  Bill HR 8957's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8957

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
29
Democrat Cosponsors
15
Republican Cosponsors
14
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8957

Primary Policy Focus

Energy

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8957

To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.To require the Secretary of Energy to conduct a study and submit a report on the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of certain products produced in the United States and in certain foreign countries, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8957

R
John R. Curtis
Utah(Republican)
R
Susan Wild
Pennsylvania(Democrat)
R
Robert J. Wittman
Virginia(Republican)
R
Eric Sorensen
Illinois(Democrat)

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