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A bill to require agency officials to communicate with and testify before Congress regarding certain agency actions, and for other purposes.

7/12/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4692

Bill 118 s 4692, also known as the "Agency Accountability Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to increase transparency and accountability within government agencies. The bill would require agency officials to regularly communicate with and testify before Congress regarding certain agency actions.

Under this bill, agency officials would be obligated to provide Congress with updates on their activities, decisions, and any other relevant information. This would allow lawmakers to better understand and oversee the actions of government agencies, ensuring that they are acting in the best interest of the public.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for penalties for agency officials who fail to comply with these requirements, such as fines or removal from office. This would incentivize agency officials to be more transparent and accountable in their actions. Overall, the Agency Accountability Act seeks to strengthen the relationship between government agencies and Congress, promoting greater transparency and oversight in the decision-making process.

Current Status of Bill S 4692

Bill S 4692 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill S 4692 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 11, 2024.  Bill S 4692's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of July 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4692

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4692

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4692

A bill to require agency officials to communicate with and testify before Congress regarding certain agency actions, and for other purposes.
A bill to require agency officials to communicate with and testify before Congress regarding certain agency actions, and for other purposes.

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