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DOGE Act

12/16/2024, 7:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10177

Bill 118 hr 10177, also known as the "Grant Accountability and Transparency Act," aims to prevent the awarding of Federal grants to applicants who submit duplicate or fraudulent applications. The bill also mandates that the Director of the Office of Management and Budget create a system for tracking and resolving conflicts in Federal grant applications.

The purpose of this legislation is to increase accountability and transparency in the Federal grant application process. By preventing duplicate or fraudulent applications from receiving funding, the bill seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used efficiently and effectively.

The tracking and deconfliction system established by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget will help streamline the grant application process and reduce the likelihood of conflicts arising between different applicants. This system will help ensure that Federal grants are awarded to deserving recipients who will use the funds for their intended purposes. Overall, the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act aims to improve the integrity of the Federal grant application process and ensure that taxpayer dollars are used responsibly. By preventing duplicative and fraudulent applications, the bill seeks to promote fairness and efficiency in the distribution of Federal grants.

Current Status of Bill HR 10177

Bill HR 10177 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 20, 2024. Bill HR 10177 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 20, 2024.  Bill HR 10177's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of November 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10177

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10177

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10177

To prohibit the award of Federal grants to applicants submitting duplicative or fraudulent applications, to require the Director of Office of Management and Budget to establish a tracking and deconfliction system for Federal grant applications, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the award of Federal grants to applicants submitting duplicative or fraudulent applications, to require the Director of Office of Management and Budget to establish a tracking and deconfliction system for Federal grant applications, and for other purposes.

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