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GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016

Introduced: July 8, 2016 Introduced by: Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 22, 2016
Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
Sep 21, 2016
Received in the Senate.
Sep 20, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 20, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 523). (text: CR H5663)
Sep 20, 2016
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): 404 - 0 (Roll no. 523).(text: CR H5663)
Sep 20, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5695-5696)
Sep 20, 2016
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.
Sep 20, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5690.
Sep 20, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5663-5664)
Sep 20, 2016
Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Sep 19, 2016
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 590.
Sep 19, 2016
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-758.
Jul 12, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 12, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 8, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 8, 2016
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 20, 2016 House · vote #523 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 404–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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

GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016

(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's happening now September 22, 2016

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1