BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS

House BillHR 2069Internet, web applications, social mediaBudget deficits and national debt

Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

INTRO MAR 11· LAST ACTION SEP 11

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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This bill matters because it addresses a significant gap in government spending transparency. "Other transaction agreements" have become a more common way for agencies to fund innovative projects, but they often lack the same level of public scrutiny as traditional contracts. By requiring these agreements to be reported on USAspending.gov, the bill gives the public and watchdog groups a clearer view of billions of dollars in federal spending that was previously harder to track.

Increased transparency can lead to better accountability, helping to identify potential waste, fraud, or misuse of taxpayer money. The requirement to explain *why* some spending isn't reported also shines a light on the remaining areas of opaque federal spending. If this bill becomes law, voters will have a more complete picture of how their tax dollars are being used; if it doesn't, a substantial portion of government spending will continue to operate with less public oversight.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires "other transaction agreements" (OTAs) to be reported and displayed on USAspending.gov.

This makes a previously less transparent category of federal spending publicly accessible for the first time.

PROVISION 02

Mandates an annual report detailing the total amount of federal spending not posted on USAspending.gov and the reasons why it was not posted.

This provision provides crucial information about the scope and reasons for any remaining hidden federal expenditures.

PROVISION 03

Establishes requirements for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all information posted on USAspending.gov, with federal agencies responsible for their data.

This ensures that the publicly available data is reliable and useful for oversight and analysis.

PROVISION 04

Requires an implementation plan to Congress and an initial compilation report of OTAs if the data is not fully integrated into USAspending.gov within specified timeframes.

This creates accountability for the government to meet the new reporting requirements and provides interim transparency if there are delays.

PROVISION 05

Amends the deadlines for Inspectors General to submit reports to Congress and the public on federal award data.

This ensures regular oversight and public review of the accuracy and completeness of government spending data.

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SEP 11

Signed by President.

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BILL INFO

TypeHouse Bill

NumberHR 2069

Congress119th

StatusBecame Law

IntroducedMar 11, 2025

Last actionSep 11, 2026

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BECAME LAW· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025

House BillHR 2069Internet, web applications, social mediaBudget deficits and national debt

Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

INTRODUCED MAR 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2026

PASSAGE CHANCES

BECAME LAW

READING

8 min

COSPONSORS

COMPLEXITY

Moderate

Call my reps

LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS

STEP 8 OF 8

Introduced

In Committee

Reported

Passed House

Passed Senate

Conference

To President

Became Law

Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law

WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires "other transaction agreements" (OTAs) to be reported and displayed on USAspending.gov.

This makes a previously less transparent category of federal spending publicly accessible for the first time.

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Mandates an annual report detailing the total amount of federal spending not posted on USAspending.gov and the reasons why it was not posted.

This provision provides crucial information about the scope and reasons for any remaining hidden federal expenditures.

med

Establishes requirements for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of all information posted on USAspending.gov, with federal agencies responsible for their data.

This ensures that the publicly available data is reliable and useful for oversight and analysis.

high

Requires an implementation plan to Congress and an initial compilation report of OTAs if the data is not fully integrated into USAspending.gov within specified timeframes.

This creates accountability for the government to meet the new reporting requirements and provides interim transparency if there are delays.

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Amends the deadlines for Inspectors General to submit reports to Congress and the public on federal award data.

This ensures regular oversight and public review of the accuracy and completeness of government spending data.

DEADLINES & DATES

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3 years after the date of enactment

Secretary of the Treasury must ensure data relating to 'other transaction agreements' is automatically transmitted to and centrally available on USAspending.gov.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment

Secretary of the Treasury, in coordination with OMB and relevant agencies, must publish a report listing and describing all 'other transaction agreements' from the preceding fiscal year if the automated data transmission is not yet compliant.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment, and annually thereafter

Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with OMB and relevant agencies, must post an annual report on USAspending.gov detailing the total amount of unreported federal spending and the reasons for it.

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment

Secretary of the Treasury must submit to Congress a plan detailing the status of 'other transaction agreement' data inclusion and actions to achieve full incorporation into USAspending.gov if automated data transmission is not yet compliant.

Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter for 10 years

Inspectors General of relevant agencies must submit to Congress and make publicly available a report on federal award data.

GLOSSARY

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Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA): A law passed in 2006 that requires information on federal spending to be made publicly available through a single, searchable website, USAspending.gov.
USAspending.gov: The official United States government website that aims to show the public how federal tax dollars are spent across the country and by specific agencies.
Other Transaction Agreement (OTA): A special type of agreement used by federal agencies, often for research, development, or prototypes, that allows them to bypass some traditional government contracting rules and regulations.
Secretary: Refers to the Secretary of the Treasury, who is responsible for managing the USAspending.gov website and related financial reporting.
Director: Refers to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), who helps the President prepare the federal budget and oversees the performance of federal agencies.
Federal agency: Any department, agency, bureau, or other unit of the U.S. federal government.
Inspector General (IG): An official within a federal agency who conducts independent audits and investigations to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse and to promote efficiency.

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20 EVENTS

SEP 11

Signed by President.

PRESIDENT

SEP 3

Presented to President.

FLOOR

AUG 10

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

FLOOR

AUG 7

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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