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TABS Act of 2016

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1486

Bill 114 hr 1486, also known as the TABS Act of 2016, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of transparency and accountability in government spending.

The TABS Act stands for the "Taxpayers Right to Know Act." This bill requires federal agencies to provide detailed reports on their spending to the public in a user-friendly format. This includes information on how taxpayer dollars are being used, including grants, contracts, and other expenditures.

The goal of the TABS Act is to increase transparency and accountability in government spending, allowing taxpayers to see where their money is going and hold agencies accountable for how they are using it. By providing this information in an easily accessible format, the bill aims to promote greater oversight and efficiency in government spending. Overall, the TABS Act of 2016 is a bipartisan effort to improve transparency and accountability in government spending, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and responsibly.

Current Status of Bill HR 1486

Bill HR 1486 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2015. Bill HR 1486 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2015.  Bill HR 1486's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 414. as of May 6, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1486

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 HR 1486

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

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