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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 25, 2016Government Operations and Politics
S. 2849

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Sep 21, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record.

No provision of the Social Security Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; or (2) obtain other agency records that the GAO requires to discharge its duties.

Agency statements on actions taken or planned in response to GAO recommendations must be submitted to: (1) the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the pertinent agency program or activity, and (2) the GAO.

What just happenedSep 21, 2016

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE](R-NE)Sponsor
18 cosponsors6 D12 R
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  1. Sep 21, 2016Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.

  2. Sep 21, 2016Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-356.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Sep 21, 2016Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-356.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. May 25, 2016Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Apr 25, 2016IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Apr 25, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 21, 201680

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record.

No provision of the Social Security Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; or (2) obtain other agency records that the GAO requires to discharge its duties.

Agency statements on actions taken or planned in response to GAO recommendations must be submitted to: (1) the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the pertinent agency program or activity, and (2) the GAO.

Introduced in SenateApr 25, 2016

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016

This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record.

No provision of the Social Security Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; or (2) obtain other agency records that the GAO requires to discharge its duties.

Agency statements on actions taken or planned in response to GAO recommendations must be submitted to: (1) the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the pertinent agency program or activity, and (2) the GAO.

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016 — Informed