American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 21, 2019)
American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2019
This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review (1) the internal governance of the American National Red Cross (the corporation), and (2) any program or activity carried out by the corporation that is connected to national preparedness.
The bill grants the GAO (1) access to, and the right to examine and copy, all records of the corporation that the GAO determines are relevant to such review; and (2) access to, and the right to interview, any employee, volunteer, agent, or member of the board of governors of the corporation whom the GAO believes has knowledge relevant to such review. The GAO may issue a subpoena and bring a civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to enforce such access.
What just happenedMay 21, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 21, 2019
- May 21, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - May 21, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 21, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House