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Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2016
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3387
Bill 114 hr 3387, also known as the Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2016, aims to increase transparency and accessibility within the Smithsonian Institution. The bill requires the Smithsonian to make all of its financial records, budgets, and audits available to the public online. This will allow taxpayers to see how their money is being spent by the institution.
Additionally, the bill requires the Smithsonian to hold public meetings at least four times a year to discuss its operations and activities. This will give the public an opportunity to provide input and feedback on the institution's work.
Furthermore, the bill requires the Smithsonian to create a comprehensive strategic plan that outlines its goals and objectives for the future. This plan must be made available to the public and updated every five years. Overall, the Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2016 aims to increase accountability and openness within the Smithsonian Institution, ensuring that it remains a valuable resource for the American people.
Additionally, the bill requires the Smithsonian to hold public meetings at least four times a year to discuss its operations and activities. This will give the public an opportunity to provide input and feedback on the institution's work.
Furthermore, the bill requires the Smithsonian to create a comprehensive strategic plan that outlines its goals and objectives for the future. This plan must be made available to the public and updated every five years. Overall, the Open and Transparent Smithsonian Act of 2016 aims to increase accountability and openness within the Smithsonian Institution, ensuring that it remains a valuable resource for the American people.
Current Status of Bill HR 3387
Bill HR 3387 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2015. Bill HR 3387 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2015.  Bill HR 3387's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 677. as of December 12, 2016
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3387
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3387
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3387
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