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Bill113th CongressFiled Oct 22, 2013Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 3308

Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Feb 26, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 25, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014 - Requires each communication funded by a federal agency that is an advertisement, or that provides information about any federal program, benefit, or service to clearly state: (1) in the case of a printed communication, including mass mailings, signs, and billboards, that the communication is printed or published at taxpayer expense; and (2) in the case of a communication transmitted through radio, television, or the Internet, that the communication is produced or disseminated at taxpayer expense. Requires such notification to state that a communication is provided by the U.S. government, rather than at taxpayer expense, if the communication is funded entirely by user fees or by other sources that do not include federal funds.

Requires any such printed communication: (1) to be of sufficient size to be clearly readable; and (2) to the extent feasible, to be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication and to be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement. Sets forth similar requirements for audio, video, and email communications.

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop and issue guidance on implementing the requirements of this Act.

Prohibits judicial review of the compliance or noncompliance with any provision of this Act.  

What just happenedFeb 27, 2014

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7](R-MO)Sponsor
113 cosponsors113 R
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  • Referred in SenateFeb 27, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseFeb 26, 2014
  • Reported in HouseFeb 25, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseOct 22, 2013
  1. Feb 27, 2014IntroReferral

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

  2. Feb 26, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1947-1948)

  3. Feb 26, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1947-1948)

  4. Feb 26, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3308.

  5. Feb 26, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1947-1950)

  6. Feb 26, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. (consideration: CR H1947)

  7. Feb 25, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 266.

  8. Feb 25, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-358.

  9. Feb 25, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-358.

  10. Feb 11, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Feb 11, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Oct 22, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  13. Oct 22, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Oct 22, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedFeb 26, 201436

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on February 25, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014 - Requires each communication funded by a federal agency that is an advertisement, or that provides information about any federal program, benefit, or service to clearly state: (1) in the case of a printed communication, including mass mailings, signs, and billboards, that the communication is printed or published at taxpayer expense; and (2) in the case of a communication transmitted through radio, television, or the Internet, that the communication is produced or disseminated at taxpayer expense. Requires such notification to state that a communication is provided by the U.S. government, rather than at taxpayer expense, if the communication is funded entirely by user fees or by other sources that do not include federal funds.

Requires any such printed communication: (1) to be of sufficient size to be clearly readable; and (2) to the extent feasible, to be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication and to be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement. Sets forth similar requirements for audio, video, and email communications.

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop and issue guidance on implementing the requirements of this Act.

Prohibits judicial review of the compliance or noncompliance with any provision of this Act.  

Reported to House with amendment(s)Feb 25, 201417

Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014 - Requires each communication funded by a federal agency that is an advertisement or that provides information about any federal program, benefit, or service to clearly state: (1) in the case of a printed communication, including mass mailings, signs, and billboards, that the communication is printed or published at taxpayer expense; and (2) in the case of a communication transmitted through radio, television, or the Internet, that the communication is produced or disseminated at taxpayer expense. Requires such notification to state that a communication is provided by the U.S. government, rather than at taxpayer expense, if the communication is funded entirely by user fees or by other sources that do not include federal funds.

Requires any such printed communication: (1) to be of sufficient size to be clearly readable; and (2) to the extent feasible, to be contained in a printed box set apart from the other contents of the communication and to be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement. Sets forth similar requirements for audio, video, and email communications.

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop and issue guidance on implementing the requirements of this Act.

Prohibits judicial review of the compliance or noncompliance with any provision of this Act.  

Introduced in HouseOct 22, 2013

Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2013 - Requires each communication funded by a federal agency for advertising or educational purposes to clearly state: (1) in the case of a printed communication, including mass mailings, signs, and billboards, that the communication is printed and published at taxpayer expense; and (2) in the case of a communication transmitted through radio, television, or the Internet, that the communication is produced and disseminated at taxpayer expense. Requires any such printed communication, including e-mails, to be of sufficient size to be clearly readable, to be set apart from the other contents of the communication, and to be printed with a reasonable degree of color contrast between the background and the printed statement. Exempts from such requirements: (1) information in a solicitation for offers for a federal contract; and (2) advertisements for employment opportunities, not including advertising materials developed for use in recruiting and retaining personnel for the Armed Forces.

Taxpayer Transparency Act of 2014 — Informed