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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Energy
H.R. 22

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jan 5, 2021)

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

This bill requires federal agencies to post budget justification materials on certain public websites, including a single searchable website (e.g., USAspending.gov) and each agency's website.

The materials most be posted in an open format that enables users to download individual reports, all reports in bulk, and the results of a search. In addition, the materials must be posted no later than two weeks after they are first submitted to Congress.

The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to maintain a public website that includes details regarding the materials, including a list of the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress, the dates that the materials were submitted to Congress and posted online, and links to the materials.

What just happenedJan 6, 2021

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5](D-IL)Sponsor
7 cosponsors4 D3 R
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  1. Jan 6, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Jan 5, 2021FloorH38310

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

  3. Jan 5, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 9). (text: CR H62)

  4. Jan 5, 2021Floor8000

    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): 412 - 2 (Roll no. 9).(text: CR H62)

  5. Jan 5, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H71-72)

  6. Jan 5, 2021FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Jan 5, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 22.

  8. Jan 5, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H62-66)

  9. Jan 5, 2021FloorH30300

    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Budget Committee
  11. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJan 5, 202153

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

This bill requires federal agencies to post budget justification materials on certain public websites, including a single searchable website (e.g., USAspending.gov) and each agency's website.

The materials most be posted in an open format that enables users to download individual reports, all reports in bulk, and the results of a search. In addition, the materials must be posted no later than two weeks after they are first submitted to Congress.

The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to maintain a public website that includes details regarding the materials, including a list of the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress, the dates that the materials were submitted to Congress and posted online, and links to the materials.

Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2021

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

This bill requires federal agencies to post budget justification materials on certain public websites, including a single searchable website (e.g., USAspending.gov) and each agency's website.

The materials most be posted in an open format that enables users to download individual reports, all reports in bulk, and the results of a search. In addition, the materials must be posted no later than two weeks after they are first submitted to Congress.

The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to maintain a public website that includes details regarding the materials, including a list of the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress, the dates that the materials were submitted to Congress and posted online, and links to the materials.

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021 — Informed