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H.R. 150Became Law

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 30, 2019)

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 or the GREAT Act

This bill requires the establishment and use of data standards for information reported by recipients of federal grants.

The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards, to (1) establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3) require the publication of recipient-reported data collected from all agencies on a single public website.

Each agency shall ensure its awards use the data standards for future information collection requests.

What just happenedDec 30, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-103.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5](R-NC)Sponsor
15 cosponsors7 D8 R
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  1. Dec 30, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-103.

  2. Dec 30, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-103.

  3. Dec 30, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 30, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 16, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Dec 16, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10295-10297)

  9. Dec 16, 2019NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10295-10297)

  10. Dec 16, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on the Senate amendment to H.R. 150.

  11. Dec 16, 2019ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Gomez moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H10295-10298)

  12. Oct 22, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Oct 21, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5927-5928)

  14. Oct 21, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5927-5928)

  15. Sep 10, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 200.

  16. Sep 10, 2019Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-96.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  17. Sep 10, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 116-96.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  18. Jun 19, 2019Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  19. Jan 18, 2019IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  20. Jan 17, 2019FloorH38310

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

  21. Jan 17, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 41).

  22. Jan 17, 2019Floor8000

    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): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 41).

  23. Jan 17, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H688-689)

  24. Jan 15, 2019FloorH37220

    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.

  25. Jan 15, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 150.

  26. Jan 15, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H569-572; text: CR H569-571)

  27. Jan 15, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Cummings moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  28. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  29. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 30, 201949

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 or the GREAT Act

This bill requires the establishment and use of data standards for information reported by recipients of federal grants.

The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards, to (1) establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3) require the publication of recipient-reported data collected from all agencies on a single public website.

Each agency shall ensure its awards use the data standards for future information collection requests.

House agreed to Senate amendmentDec 16, 201959

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 or the GREAT Act

This bill requires the establishment and use of data standards for information reported by recipients of federal grants.

The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards, to (1) establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3) require the publication of recipient-reported data collected from all agencies on a single public website.

Each agency shall ensure its awards use the data standards for future information collection requests.

Passed SenateOct 21, 201955

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 or the GREAT Act

This bill requires the establishment and use of data standards for information reported by recipients of federal grants.

The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards, to (1) establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3) require the publication of recipient-reported data collected from all agencies on a single public website.

Each agency shall ensure its awards use the data standards for future information collection requests.

Reported to SenateSep 10, 201925

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 or the GREAT Act

This bill requires the establishment and use of data standards for information reported by recipients of federal grants.

The bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards, to (1) establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3) require the publication of recipient-reported data collected from all agencies on a single public website.

Each agency shall ensure its awards use the data standards for future information collection requests.

Passed HouseJan 17, 201953

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 or the GREAT Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards, to (1) establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3) require the publication of recipient-reported data collected from all agencies on a single public website.

Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 or the GREAT Act

This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget, jointly with the executive department that issues the most federal grant awards, to (1) establish government-wide data standards for information reported by grant recipients, (2) issue guidance directing federal agencies to apply those standards, and (3) require the publication of recipient-reported data collected from all agencies on a single public website.

Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act of 2019 — Informed