Grant Transparency Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2025-01-04T11:17:50Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5536 Grant Transparency Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2025, 11:17 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5536

Bill 118 HR 5536, also known as the Grant Transparency Act of 2023, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the distribution of federal grants. The bill requires federal agencies to provide detailed information on their grant programs, including the purpose of the grant, eligibility requirements, and the criteria used to evaluate grant applications.

Additionally, the bill mandates that federal agencies publish information on the recipients of grants, including the amount of funding received and the outcomes of the grant-funded projects. This information must be made available to the public in a searchable online database, allowing taxpayers to easily track how federal grant money is being spent.

The Grant Transparency Act of 2023 also includes provisions to streamline the grant application process, making it easier for organizations to apply for federal funding. The bill requires federal agencies to standardize grant application forms and procedures, reducing the administrative burden on grant applicants. Overall, the Grant Transparency Act of 2023 aims to promote accountability and efficiency in the distribution of federal grants, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively to support important projects and initiatives.

Congressional Summary of HR 5536

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

This bill establishes transparency requirements for notices of funding opportunity in applications for competitive grants awarded by federal agencies, excluding the Government Accountability Office.

Specifically, each notice of funding opportunity issued by an agency for a competitive grant must include

a description of any rating system and evaluation and selection criteria the agency uses to assess applications for the grant;
a statement of whether the agency uses a weighted scoring method and a description of any such method that it uses for the grant, including the amount by which the agency weighs each criterion; and
any other qualitative or quantitative merit-based approach the agency uses to evaluate an application for the grant.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5536

Bill HR 5536 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since December 11, 2024. Bill HR 5536 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2023. Bill HR 5536's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-140. as of December 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5536

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5536

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Government information and archives

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5536

Grant Transparency Act of 2023

To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.

Comments

Troy Wheeler

660

1 year ago

Not a fan of it, seems like more government interference. #HR5536 #GrantTransparencyAct

Brynlee Batchelor

630

1 year ago

Who does this bill help? #confused #HR5536 #GrantTransparencyAct

Legend Hensley

695

1 year ago

I think this new bill is really cool because it makes it easier to see where all the money is going. I like knowing that my tax dollars are being used wisely. This bill is all about transparency, which is important for everyone to see how things are being funded.