Bills · HR 519
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 519Computers and information technologyCongressional oversight
Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act
INTRO JAN 16· LAST ACTION JAN 16
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses government transparency and accountability. Currently, it can be difficult to trace federal spending once it's passed from a primary recipient to other organizations. This bill aims to shed light on those 'subawards,' making it easier for the public, oversight bodies, and lawmakers to see exactly where taxpayer money is going.
If this bill becomes law, it means better, more consistent, and more detailed information will be available on how billions of dollars in federal grants and contracts are ultimately used. This could help prevent misuse of funds and ensure that money is spent as intended. If it doesn't pass, the existing reporting system's issues with accuracy and completeness would likely continue, making it harder to hold organizations accountable for federal funds they receive and to identify potential waste, fraud, or abuse.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Inspector General of the General Services Administration (GSA) to conduct a comprehensive review of the current federal subaward reporting system.
This review will identify existing problems and provide specific recommendations for improving the accuracy, efficiency, and public accessibility of subaward data.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the GSA Administrator to create and annually update a plan to improve the existing subaward reporting system for the first tier of subawards.
This ensures ongoing efforts to enhance data accuracy, standardize reporting, reduce recipient burden, and increase public access to crucial spending information.
PROVISION 03
Expands federal subaward reporting to include data on the first two tiers of subawards, rather than just the first tier.
This significantly increases transparency by allowing the public and stakeholders to trace federal funds further down the chain of recipients.
PROVISION 04
Requires the GSA Administrator to develop rules and a plan for implementing the expanded reporting requirements for two tiers of subawards.
This ensures a structured approach to integrating the new reporting depth, including stakeholder input and addressing potential challenges.
PROVISION 05
Requires federal agencies to begin implementing the expanded subaward reporting plan within two years of the bill's enactment.
This sets a clear timeline for agencies to adopt and enforce the new, more comprehensive reporting standards.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 6
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
49
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 100%
DEM 3 REP 3 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 16
Introduced in House
JAN 16
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 519
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 16, 2025
Last actionJan 16, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025
House BillHR 519Computers and information technologyCongressional oversight
Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act
INTRODUCED JAN 16, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 16, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
6
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
