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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 8, 2016Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 5690

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Sep 20, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here

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 22, 2016

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1](R-GA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 22, 2016Calendars

    Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.

  2. Sep 21, 2016IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  3. Sep 20, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 20, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 523). (text: CR H5663)

  5. Sep 20, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 523).(text: CR H5663)

  6. Sep 20, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5695-5696)

  7. Sep 20, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Sep 20, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5690.

  9. Sep 20, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5663-5664)

  10. Sep 20, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  11. Sep 19, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.

  12. Sep 19, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-758.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Sep 19, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-758.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. Jul 12, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  15. Jul 12, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  16. Jul 8, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  17. Jul 8, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. Jul 8, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentSep 20, 201681

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here

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.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 19, 201679

(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 HouseJul 8, 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