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Transparency and Accountability for Business Standards Act
4/7/2025, 3:21 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3179
Bill 115 HR 3179, also known as the Transparency and Accountability for Business Standards Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability in business practices. The bill was introduced in the US Congress with the goal of addressing concerns about unethical behavior and lack of oversight in the business sector.
The key provisions of the bill include requiring businesses to disclose information about their financial activities, such as revenue, expenses, and profits. This information would be made available to the public in order to promote transparency and allow stakeholders to make informed decisions about the companies they interact with.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased oversight of business practices, including the establishment of a regulatory body to monitor compliance with the new transparency requirements. This regulatory body would have the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct and impose penalties on businesses found to be in violation of the law. Overall, the Transparency and Accountability for Business Standards Act seeks to promote ethical behavior and responsible business practices by increasing transparency and accountability in the business sector. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help to restore public trust in the business community and protect consumers from fraudulent or unethical practices.
The key provisions of the bill include requiring businesses to disclose information about their financial activities, such as revenue, expenses, and profits. This information would be made available to the public in order to promote transparency and allow stakeholders to make informed decisions about the companies they interact with.
Additionally, the bill calls for increased oversight of business practices, including the establishment of a regulatory body to monitor compliance with the new transparency requirements. This regulatory body would have the authority to investigate allegations of misconduct and impose penalties on businesses found to be in violation of the law. Overall, the Transparency and Accountability for Business Standards Act seeks to promote ethical behavior and responsible business practices by increasing transparency and accountability in the business sector. Supporters of the bill argue that it will help to restore public trust in the business community and protect consumers from fraudulent or unethical practices.
Current Status of Bill HR 3179
Bill HR 3179 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2017. Bill HR 3179 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2017. Bill HR 3179's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 473. as of April 5, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3179
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3179
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3179
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