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Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015
4/7/2025, 2:54 PM
Summary of Bill S 1616
Bill 114 s 1616, also known as the Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015, aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of government spending by promoting the responsible use of government purchase and travel cards. The bill requires federal agencies to implement measures to prevent and detect improper use of these cards, such as unauthorized purchases or excessive spending.
Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies establish policies and procedures for the proper oversight and management of purchase and travel cards, including regular audits and reviews of cardholder activity. The goal is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and in accordance with federal regulations.
Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to report on their progress in implementing these measures to Congress on an annual basis. This transparency is intended to hold agencies accountable for their spending practices and to identify areas for improvement. Overall, the Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the federal government by ensuring that government purchase and travel cards are used in a responsible and cost-effective manner.
Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies establish policies and procedures for the proper oversight and management of purchase and travel cards, including regular audits and reviews of cardholder activity. The goal is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely and in accordance with federal regulations.
Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to report on their progress in implementing these measures to Congress on an annual basis. This transparency is intended to hold agencies accountable for their spending practices and to identify areas for improvement. Overall, the Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 seeks to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the federal government by ensuring that government purchase and travel cards are used in a responsible and cost-effective manner.
Current Status of Bill S 1616
Bill S 1616 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2015. Bill S 1616 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2015. Bill S 1616's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of December 17, 2015
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1616
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 S 1616
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1616
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