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H.R. 72Became Law

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Jan 31, 2017)

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

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017

(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 happenedJan 31, 2017

Signed by President.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1](R-GA)Sponsor
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  1. Jan 31, 2017President

    Signed by President.

  2. Jan 31, 2017BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  3. Jan 23, 2017Floor

    Presented to President.

  4. Jan 23, 2017President28000

    Presented to President.

  5. Jan 17, 2017Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  6. Jan 17, 2017Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 28.

  7. Jan 17, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 28.

  8. Jan 17, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S333-335)

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  9. Jan 17, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S333-335)

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  10. Jan 5, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  11. Jan 4, 2017FloorH38310

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

  12. Jan 4, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H70)

  13. Jan 4, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H70)

  14. Jan 4, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 72.

  15. Jan 4, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H70-71)

  16. Jan 4, 2017FloorH30300

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

  17. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  18. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  19. Jan 3, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 31, 201749

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

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017

(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.

Passed Senate without amendmentJan 17, 201782

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

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017

(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.

Passed House without amendmentJan 4, 201781

(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 2017

(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 HouseJan 3, 2017

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017

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 2017 — Informed