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Where’s our Money Going Act
12/30/2022, 5:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3714
Bill 117 hr 3714, also known as the Where's our Money Going Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed reports on how they are using taxpayer funds.
Under the Where's our Money Going Act, federal agencies would be required to submit quarterly reports to Congress and the public detailing their expenditures, including information on contracts, grants, and other financial transactions. These reports would be made available on a publicly accessible website, allowing taxpayers to see exactly where their money is being spent.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen oversight of federal spending by requiring agencies to conduct regular audits and evaluations of their financial management practices. This would help identify any instances of waste, fraud, or abuse in government spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. Overall, the Where's our Money Going Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in government spending, giving taxpayers greater insight into how their money is being used and holding federal agencies accountable for their financial decisions.
Under the Where's our Money Going Act, federal agencies would be required to submit quarterly reports to Congress and the public detailing their expenditures, including information on contracts, grants, and other financial transactions. These reports would be made available on a publicly accessible website, allowing taxpayers to see exactly where their money is being spent.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to strengthen oversight of federal spending by requiring agencies to conduct regular audits and evaluations of their financial management practices. This would help identify any instances of waste, fraud, or abuse in government spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. Overall, the Where's our Money Going Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in government spending, giving taxpayers greater insight into how their money is being used and holding federal agencies accountable for their financial decisions.
Congressional Summary of HR 3714
Where's our Money Going Act
This bill requires each state or local government that received COVID-19 relief funding or funding under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to submit a report to Congress detailing the amounts received and how such funds were spent. The report shall be made publicly available on a state or local government website.
Failure to comply shall make the state or local government liable to the federal government for the repayment of any such funds received and shall make such government ineligible for any future COVID-19 relief funds.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3714
Bill HR 3714 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2021. Bill HR 3714 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2021. Bill HR 3714's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of June 4, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3714
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3714
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Congressional oversight
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government information and archives
- Health programs administration and funding
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- State and local finance
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3714
Where’s our Money Going Act
To require recipients of coronavirus relief funding to publicly disclose how such funds were spent, and for other purposes.
Where’s our Money Going Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3714
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