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Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution
1/26/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 96
Bill 118 H.Res. 96, also known as the Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars.
The resolution calls for the creation of a centralized database that would track and display all federal spending in a user-friendly format. This database would include information on contracts, grants, loans, and other forms of federal spending. The goal is to make it easier for the public to understand how their tax dollars are being used and to hold government agencies accountable for their spending decisions.
Additionally, the resolution calls for regular reporting requirements for federal agencies to ensure that the database is kept up to date and accurate. This would help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. Overall, the Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution aims to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. It is an important step towards ensuring that government spending is done in a responsible and transparent manner.
The resolution calls for the creation of a centralized database that would track and display all federal spending in a user-friendly format. This database would include information on contracts, grants, loans, and other forms of federal spending. The goal is to make it easier for the public to understand how their tax dollars are being used and to hold government agencies accountable for their spending decisions.
Additionally, the resolution calls for regular reporting requirements for federal agencies to ensure that the database is kept up to date and accurate. This would help prevent waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. Overall, the Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution aims to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency in how the federal government spends taxpayer dollars. It is an important step towards ensuring that government spending is done in a responsible and transparent manner.
Congressional Summary of HRES 96
Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution
This resolution permits Members to object to the consideration of legislation that authorizes or appropriates funding for programs unless the legislation includes a table (in a machine-readable format) that details the funding. The table must account for (1) the total amount, and the amount per fiscal year, of the funding; and (2) estimates of the affect (if any) of the funding on the cost of servicing the public debt.
An objection raised on these grounds may not be waived.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 96
Bill HRES 96 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2023. Bill HRES 96 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2023. Bill HRES 96's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of February 6, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 96
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 96
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 96
Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution
Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the consideration of certain legislation that authorizes or makes appropriations unless such legislation includes a table that details the amount of appropriations authorized or appropriated for each program and an estimate of the costs (if any) of servicing the public debt which would be incurred in carrying out the measure, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 96
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