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REPORTS Act
12/29/2022, 1:34 PM
Summary of Bill HR 9223
The REPORTS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 9223, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to improve transparency and accountability within the federal government by requiring agencies to submit reports on their activities to Congress.
Under the REPORTS Act, federal agencies would be required to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing their spending, performance, and other key metrics. These reports would be made available to the public in order to increase transparency and allow for greater oversight of government activities.
Additionally, the bill would establish a new oversight committee within Congress to review these reports and ensure that agencies are complying with the reporting requirements. This committee would have the authority to investigate any discrepancies or issues identified in the reports and take appropriate action to address them. Overall, the REPORTS Act aims to promote greater accountability and transparency within the federal government by requiring agencies to regularly report on their activities and performance. This bill is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are committed to improving government accountability.
Under the REPORTS Act, federal agencies would be required to submit quarterly reports to Congress detailing their spending, performance, and other key metrics. These reports would be made available to the public in order to increase transparency and allow for greater oversight of government activities.
Additionally, the bill would establish a new oversight committee within Congress to review these reports and ensure that agencies are complying with the reporting requirements. This committee would have the authority to investigate any discrepancies or issues identified in the reports and take appropriate action to address them. Overall, the REPORTS Act aims to promote greater accountability and transparency within the federal government by requiring agencies to regularly report on their activities and performance. This bill is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are committed to improving government accountability.
Congressional Summary of HR 9223
Reviewing the Effects of Programs, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study Act or the REPORTS Act
This bill requires federal agencies, when publishing notice of a proposed major rule, to include an analysis of the rule's potential impact on low-income individuals and racial inequity.
The Government Accountability Office must annually report on the impact of certain programs on low-income individuals and racial inequity.
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Current Status of Bill HR 9223
Bill HR 9223 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 21, 2022. Bill HR 9223 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 21, 2022. Bill HR 9223's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of October 21, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9223
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
20Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9223
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9223
REPORTS Act
REPORTS Act
Reviewing the Effects of Programs, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study Act
To require analyses of the impact of Government rules, programs, and policies on poverty and racial inequity, including the racial wealth gap, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9223
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