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Clarity Act
12/29/2022, 5:18 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8157
Bill 117 HR 8157, also known as the Clarity 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 by requiring all federal agencies to provide clear and concise explanations of their actions and decisions.
The Clarity Act would mandate that all federal agencies use plain language in their communications with the public, making it easier for citizens to understand the reasoning behind government policies and regulations. This would help to ensure that government actions are more transparent and accessible to the general public.
Additionally, the bill would require federal agencies to regularly review and update their communications to ensure that they remain clear and understandable. This would help to prevent confusion and misunderstandings that can arise when government agencies use complex or technical language. Overall, the Clarity Act aims to improve the transparency and accountability of the federal government by promoting clear and accessible communication with the public. If passed, this legislation could help to increase trust in government institutions and make it easier for citizens to participate in the democratic process.
The Clarity Act would mandate that all federal agencies use plain language in their communications with the public, making it easier for citizens to understand the reasoning behind government policies and regulations. This would help to ensure that government actions are more transparent and accessible to the general public.
Additionally, the bill would require federal agencies to regularly review and update their communications to ensure that they remain clear and understandable. This would help to prevent confusion and misunderstandings that can arise when government agencies use complex or technical language. Overall, the Clarity Act aims to improve the transparency and accountability of the federal government by promoting clear and accessible communication with the public. If passed, this legislation could help to increase trust in government institutions and make it easier for citizens to participate in the democratic process.
Congressional Summary of HR 8157
Clarity Act
This bill requires additional transparency in federal procurement of food during supply chain disruptions.
Specifically, the bill requires each executive agency, during a period in which there is a disruption in the supply chain of an item of food, to transmit in a timely manner information concerning the procurement of such item by the agency to the General Services Administration for entry into the Federal Procurement Data System.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8157
Bill HR 8157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8157 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 21, 2022. Bill HR 8157's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of June 21, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8157
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8157
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8157
Clarity Act
Clarity Act
To amend title 41, United States Code, to require additional transparency in Federal procurement during supply chain disruptions, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8157
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