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FACT Act

3/26/2025, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2277

The FACT Act, also known as Bill 119 HR 2277, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability in the federal government by requiring federal agencies to report on their activities and expenditures.

Specifically, the FACT Act mandates that federal agencies must submit annual reports to Congress detailing their spending, performance, and compliance with various laws and regulations. These reports would be made available to the public in order to promote transparency and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.

Additionally, the FACT Act includes provisions to strengthen oversight of federal agencies by requiring them to establish internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. It also calls for the creation of a centralized database to track federal spending and performance metrics, making it easier for Congress and the public to monitor government activities. Overall, the FACT Act aims to improve government accountability and transparency by requiring federal agencies to report on their activities and expenditures, establish internal controls to prevent fraud, and create a centralized database to track federal spending. This legislation is currently under consideration in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on how the federal government operates.

Congressional Summary of HR 2277

Federal Accountability Committee for Transparency Act or the FACT Act

This bill delays termination of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee until December 31, 2026. (This committee, part of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, was established to promote transparency and support oversight of the coronavirus response and certain coronavirus-related funds.)

The bill also renames the committee as the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee.

Current Status of Bill HR 2277

Bill HR 2277 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2277 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025.  Bill HR 2277's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of March 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2277

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2277

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2277

FACT Act
FACT Act
Federal Accountability Committee for Transparency Act
To amend the CARES Act to extend the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee through December 31, 2026, and to change the name of such Committee to the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Gian Francis

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11 months ago

I am not in favor of this bill. It seems like it could have negative consequences for me and others in my community. I am unsure about all the details, but from what I have heard, it does not sound like a good idea. I hope that it does not end up causing more harm than good.