Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

Bill: 117-s-272
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Introduced: 2021-02-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-08
text: 

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.
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 

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.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 

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.
action_date: 2021-08-23
text: 

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.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: 

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

 
This act 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 act 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.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Became Public Law No: 117-40.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Became Public Law No: 117-40.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-09-24
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2021-08-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-08-23
text: 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).
action_date: 2021-08-23
text: 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).
action_date: 2021-08-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4351-4352)
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 272.
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3872-3874; text: CR H3872-3873)
action_date: 2021-07-26
text: Ms. Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2021-06-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4794-4795; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4794-4795)
action_date: 2021-06-24
text: 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)
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-05-27
text: 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.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2021-02-08
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-08
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 117-40