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GREAT Act

4/7/2025, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill S 3484

The GREAT Act, also known as Bill 115 s 3484, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve the transparency and accountability of federal grants by requiring the use of standardized data elements and unique identifiers for all grant recipients. This will make it easier for the public to track how federal grant money is being spent and ensure that funds are being used efficiently and effectively.

The GREAT Act also aims to streamline the grant reporting process by establishing a single website where all federal grant recipients can submit their reports. This will reduce the burden on grant recipients and make it easier for federal agencies to monitor and evaluate grant programs.

Additionally, the GREAT Act includes provisions to improve the quality of data collected on federal grants, which will help policymakers make more informed decisions about how to allocate funding. By standardizing data elements and requiring the use of unique identifiers, the bill will make it easier to compare and analyze grant data across different federal agencies. Overall, the GREAT Act is designed to increase transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the federal grant-making process. It has the potential to improve the effectiveness of federal grant programs and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used responsibly.

Current Status of Bill S 3484

Bill S 3484 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 24, 2018. Bill S 3484 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on September 24, 2018.  Bill S 3484's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 641. as of November 13, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3484

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 3484

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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