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Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

Introduced: February 8, 2021 Introduced by: Peters, Gary C. Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 24, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-40.
Sep 24, 2021
Signed by President.
Sep 21, 2021
Presented to President.
Aug 23, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Aug 23, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 256).
Aug 23, 2021
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): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 256).
Aug 23, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4351-4352)
Jul 26, 2021
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.
Jul 26, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 272.
Jul 26, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874; text: CR H3872-3873)
Jul 26, 2021
Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 28, 2021
Held at the desk.
Jun 28, 2021
Received in the House.
Jun 28, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 24, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4794-4795; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4794-4795)
Jun 24, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4794-4795; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4794-4795)
May 27, 2021
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.
May 27, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-23.
Mar 17, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Feb 8, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Aug 23, 2021 House · vote #256 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 423–1 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now September 24, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-40.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2