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SUNLIGHT Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 11:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7619

Bill 117 hr 7619, also known as the SUNLIGHT Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of increasing transparency and accountability in government spending. The bill requires federal agencies to disclose detailed information about their expenditures, including contracts, grants, and other financial transactions.

Under the SUNLIGHT Act, federal agencies are required to publish this information on a publicly accessible website in a searchable format. This will allow the public to easily track how taxpayer dollars are being spent and hold government officials accountable for their financial decisions.

Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to report any instances of wasteful spending or fraud to Congress and the public. This will help prevent misuse of taxpayer funds and ensure that government agencies are operating efficiently and effectively. Overall, the SUNLIGHT Act of 2022 aims to promote transparency and accountability in government spending, ultimately leading to a more responsible and responsive government.

Congressional Summary of HR 7619

See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2022 or the SUNLIGHT Act of 2022

This bill generally requires that each final opinion issued by the Office of Legal Counsel be made publicly available within a specified time frame.

Current Status of Bill HR 7619

Bill HR 7619 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2022. Bill HR 7619 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2022.  Bill HR 7619's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 28, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7619

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
14
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7619

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7619

SUNLIGHT Act of 2022
SUNLIGHT Act of 2022
See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2022
To provide for the publication of OLC opinions, and for other purposes.

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