To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to ensure real-time public access to Federal award information.
Bill Summary
Requires the federal government to provide real-time public access to information about federal awards, such as grants and contracts. Updates existing law to make this information available immediately.
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Bill Journey
- Mar 18, 2026
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The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects the general public and researchers who want to track federal spending, as it would give them immediate access to information about federal awards. It also impacts federal agencies, which would need to update their systems to provide real-time access to this information.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Democratic3
- Republican15
Documents
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Cosponsors (17)
- Jimmy PanettaDemocrat · CA
- Chip RoyRepublican · TX
- Nicholas J. Begich IIIRepublican · AK
- Clay HigginsRepublican · LA
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- Michael CloudRepublican · TX
- Byron DonaldsRepublican · FL
- Diana HarshbargerRepublican · TN
- Keith SelfRepublican · TX
- Randy FineRepublican · FL
- Ed CaseDemocrat · HI
- Sheri BiggsRepublican · SC
- Donald G. DavisDemocrat · NC
- Scott PerryRepublican · PA
- Mark HarrisRepublican · NC
- Gary J. PalmerRepublican · AL
- Ben ClineRepublican · VA
- Addison P. McDowellRepublican · NC
Bill Details
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