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COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024
10/11/2024, 1:52 PM
Summary of Bill S 5140
Bill 118 s 5140, also known as the COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024, aims to increase transparency and accountability in the allocation and spending of funds related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill requires federal agencies to report detailed information on how COVID-19 relief funds are being used, including the amount of funds allocated, the recipients of the funds, and the purposes for which the funds are being used.
Additionally, the bill mandates that all reports on COVID-19 spending be made publicly available on a centralized website within 30 days of the funds being allocated. This will allow the public to easily access and review information on how taxpayer dollars are being spent in response to the pandemic.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to ensure that funds are being used for their intended purposes and are not being mismanaged or misappropriated. It requires regular audits of COVID-19 spending to identify any instances of fraud, waste, or abuse. Overall, the COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024 seeks to promote accountability and oversight in the use of COVID-19 relief funds, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently to address the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic.
Additionally, the bill mandates that all reports on COVID-19 spending be made publicly available on a centralized website within 30 days of the funds being allocated. This will allow the public to easily access and review information on how taxpayer dollars are being spent in response to the pandemic.
Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to ensure that funds are being used for their intended purposes and are not being mismanaged or misappropriated. It requires regular audits of COVID-19 spending to identify any instances of fraud, waste, or abuse. Overall, the COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024 seeks to promote accountability and oversight in the use of COVID-19 relief funds, ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently to address the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic.
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Current Status of Bill S 5140
Bill S 5140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2024. Bill S 5140 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 23, 2024. Bill S 5140's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. as of September 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5140
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5140
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 5140
COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024
COVID Spending Transparency Act of 2024
A bill to extend by 5 years the term of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery.
Comments

Dulce Hahn
603
1 year ago
I think this bill is important because it aims to increase transparency in COVID spending. It's crucial for us to know where our tax dollars are going, especially during a crisis like this. I hope this bill will help hold our government accountable for how they are using funds to combat the pandemic.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5140
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