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Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008

4/7/2025, 3:24 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6388

The Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008, also known as Bill 110 hr 6388, was introduced in the US Congress to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The GAO is an independent agency that provides auditing, evaluation, and investigative services for Congress to ensure accountability and transparency in government operations.

This bill aimed to strengthen the GAO's ability to conduct audits and evaluations by providing additional resources and authority. It included provisions to improve the GAO's access to information from federal agencies, as well as to enhance its ability to conduct investigations and evaluations of government programs and activities.

Additionally, the Government Accountability Office Improvement Act of 2008 sought to increase transparency and accountability in government operations by requiring federal agencies to respond promptly to GAO recommendations and to implement corrective actions as needed. It also included measures to enhance the GAO's reporting and communication with Congress and the public. Overall, this bill was designed to improve the GAO's effectiveness in promoting accountability and transparency in government operations, and to ensure that federal agencies are held accountable for their actions.

Current Status of Bill HR 6388

Bill HR 6388 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 26, 2008. Bill HR 6388 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on June 26, 2008.  Bill HR 6388's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 30, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6388

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6388

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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