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REVEAL Act
12/31/2022, 5:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4557
The REVEAL Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4557, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in government by requiring federal agencies to disclose more information about their activities.
Specifically, the REVEAL Act would require federal agencies to make certain information publicly available on their websites, such as budget information, spending data, and performance metrics. This would allow the public to have better insight into how taxpayer dollars are being used and whether government programs are achieving their intended goals.
Additionally, the bill would require federal agencies to report on their compliance with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, providing more transparency around the process of requesting and receiving government records. Overall, the REVEAL Act aims to promote greater transparency and accountability in government operations, allowing the public to have a better understanding of how their tax dollars are being spent and holding federal agencies accountable for their actions.
Specifically, the REVEAL Act would require federal agencies to make certain information publicly available on their websites, such as budget information, spending data, and performance metrics. This would allow the public to have better insight into how taxpayer dollars are being used and whether government programs are achieving their intended goals.
Additionally, the bill would require federal agencies to report on their compliance with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, providing more transparency around the process of requesting and receiving government records. Overall, the REVEAL Act aims to promote greater transparency and accountability in government operations, allowing the public to have a better understanding of how their tax dollars are being spent and holding federal agencies accountable for their actions.
Congressional Summary of HR 4557
Revealing and Explaining Visa Exclusions for Accountability and Legitimacy Act or the REVEAL Act
This bill authorizes the Department of State to publicly disclose the identity of an alien who has been denied admission into the United States because that alien's entry would pose potentially serious adverse foreign policy consequences. The State Department may also reveal the grounds that it relied on to make such a determination.
The President must annually report to Congress a list of individuals denied a visa on such foreign policy grounds and another list of the instances when the State Department chose to not publicly disclose the identity of such an individual.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4557
Bill HR 4557 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4557 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2021. Bill HR 4557's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4557
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
12Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4557
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4557
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to allow the Secretary of State to make available to the public certain records pertaining to the refusal of a visa or permit based on an alien's involvement in corruption or human rights abuse, and for other purposes.
REVEAL Act
REVEAL Act
Revealing and Explaining Visa Exclusions for Accountability and Legitimacy Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4557
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