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Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2008

4/7/2025, 2:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 789

Bill 110 s 789, also known as the Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2008, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of preventing misuse and abuse of government-issued credit cards. The bill sought to establish stricter guidelines and oversight measures to ensure that government employees were using their credit cards responsibly and in accordance with regulations.

Some key provisions of the bill included requiring government agencies to develop and implement policies for the issuance and use of government credit cards, as well as conducting regular audits to monitor compliance. The bill also called for the establishment of penalties for individuals found to be in violation of the regulations, including potential disciplinary action and criminal charges.

Overall, the Government Credit Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2008 aimed to increase transparency and accountability in the use of government-issued credit cards, in order to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse of taxpayer funds. The bill was seen as a necessary step towards ensuring that government employees were using their credit cards responsibly and in the best interest of the public.

Current Status of Bill S 789

Bill S 789 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2007. Bill S 789 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on March 7, 2007.  Bill S 789's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 933. as of August 1, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 789

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 789

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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