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GRANT Act

4/7/2025, 3:41 PM

Summary of Bill S 2972

The Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency (GRANT) Act, also known as Bill 114 s 2972, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the transparency and efficiency of federal grant reporting processes.

The GRANT Act aims to streamline the reporting requirements for recipients of federal grants, making it easier for them to comply with regulations and reducing the administrative burden on grant recipients. This will allow organizations to focus more on their mission and less on paperwork.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase transparency by requiring federal agencies to publish information about grant agreements online in a searchable format. This will make it easier for the public to access information about how federal grant funds are being used and ensure accountability in the grant-making process. Overall, the GRANT Act is designed to make the federal grant process more efficient and transparent, benefiting both grant recipients and the general public. It is currently being considered by Congress and may be subject to amendments before being passed into law.

Current Status of Bill S 2972

Bill S 2972 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 23, 2016. Bill S 2972 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the Senate on May 23, 2016.  Bill S 2972's most recent activity was By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-407. as of December 20, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2972

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 2972

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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