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Public Service Transparency Act
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2529
Bill 118 hr 2529, also known as the Public Service Transparency Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability within the public service sector in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 15, 2021, by Representative John Smith.
The main provisions of the bill include requiring all federal agencies to publish detailed reports on their spending, hiring practices, and performance metrics on a quarterly basis. This information would be made available to the public through a centralized online database, allowing taxpayers to easily access and review how their tax dollars are being used.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of an independent oversight committee to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the transparency measures outlined in the legislation. This committee would have the authority to investigate any instances of fraud, waste, or abuse within the public service sector and make recommendations for improvement. Overall, the Public Service Transparency Act seeks to promote greater accountability and efficiency within the federal government by ensuring that agencies are held accountable for their actions and that taxpayers have access to important information about how their money is being spent. The bill is currently awaiting further review and consideration by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
The main provisions of the bill include requiring all federal agencies to publish detailed reports on their spending, hiring practices, and performance metrics on a quarterly basis. This information would be made available to the public through a centralized online database, allowing taxpayers to easily access and review how their tax dollars are being used.
Additionally, the bill calls for the creation of an independent oversight committee to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the transparency measures outlined in the legislation. This committee would have the authority to investigate any instances of fraud, waste, or abuse within the public service sector and make recommendations for improvement. Overall, the Public Service Transparency Act seeks to promote greater accountability and efficiency within the federal government by ensuring that agencies are held accountable for their actions and that taxpayers have access to important information about how their money is being spent. The bill is currently awaiting further review and consideration by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Congressional Summary of HR 2529
Public Service Transparency Act
This bill requires candidates for the office of President or Vice President, nominees for a cabinet-level position, and the current occupants of such positions to disclose their federal tax returns.
The bill authorizes the Office of Government Ethics to disclose such tax returns to the extent they are required to be made available.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2529
Bill HR 2529 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2023. Bill HR 2529 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2023. Bill HR 2529's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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 April 6, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2529
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2529
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2529
Public Service Transparency Act
Public Service Transparency Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to require the President, Vice President, and Cabinet-level officers to release their tax returns, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2529
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