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H.R. 2502Became Law

Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 13, 2021)

Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to make available to the public on its website all prospectuses submitted by the GSA to Congress concerning certain proposed public building projects and associated information, subject to requirements that (1) the GSA maintain the information so that it is easily accessible and downloadable; (2) the information is kept current and the prospectuses and associated information are updated regularly; and (3) the information required by this bill be inclusive for at least 10 years.

What just happenedJan 13, 2021

Became Public Law No: 116-333.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6](R-AL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Jan 13, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 116-333.

  2. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-333.

  3. Jan 13, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 13, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jan 1, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jan 1, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 22, 2020Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 22, 2020Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. Dec 22, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 22, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7929)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  11. Dec 22, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Oct 29, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Oct 28, 2019FloorH38310

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

  14. Oct 28, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8488)

  15. Oct 28, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8488)

  16. Oct 28, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2502.

  17. Oct 28, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8488-8489)

  18. Oct 28, 2019FloorH30300

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

  19. Jul 11, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 109.

  20. Jul 11, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-147.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  21. Jul 11, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H. Rept. 116-147.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  22. May 8, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  23. May 8, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  24. May 8, 2019Committee

    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Discharged.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  25. May 3, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee
  26. May 2, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  27. May 2, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. May 2, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 13, 202149

Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to make available to the public on its website all prospectuses submitted by the GSA to Congress concerning certain proposed public building projects and associated information, subject to requirements that (1) the GSA maintain the information so that it is easily accessible and downloadable; (2) the information is kept current and the prospectuses and associated information are updated regularly; and (3) the information required by this bill be inclusive for at least 10 years.

Passed SenateDec 22, 202055

Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to make available to the public on its website all prospectuses submitted by the GSA to Congress concerning certain proposed public building projects and associated information, subject to requirements that (1) the GSA maintain the information so that it is easily accessible and downloadable; (2) the information is kept current and the prospectuses and associated information are updated regularly; and (3) the information required by this bill be inclusive for at least 10 years.

Passed HouseOct 28, 201953

Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to make available to the public on its website all prospectuses submitted by the GSA to Congress concerning certain proposed public building projects and associated information, subject to requirements that (1) the GSA maintain the information so that it is easily accessible and downloadable, (2) the information is kept current and the prospectuses and associated information are updated regularly, and (3) the information required by this bill be inclusive for at least 10 years.

Reported to HouseJul 11, 20197

Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to make available to the public on its website all prospectuses submitted by GSA to Congress concerning certain proposed public building projects and associated information, subject to requirements that (1) GSA maintain the information so that it is easily accessible and downloadable, (2) the information is kept current and the prospectuses and associated information are updated regularly, and (3) the information required by this bill be inclusive for at least 10 years.

Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2019

Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019

This bill requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to make available to the public on its website all prospectuses submitted by GSA to Congress concerning certain proposed public building projects and associated information, subject to requirements that (1) GSA maintain the information so that it is easily accessible and downloadable, (2) the information is kept current and the prospectuses and associated information are updated regularly, and (3) the information required by this bill be inclusive for at least 10 years.

Transparency in Federal Buildings Projects Act of 2019 — Informed