S. 272 · 117th Congress · Senate

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-40.
Introduced
Feb 8, 21
Passed Senate
Jun 24, 21
Passed House
Aug 23, 21
Sent to President
Sep 21, 21
Signed into Law
Sep 24, 21

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

53Aug 23, 2021

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.

55Jun 24, 2021

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.

25May 27, 2021

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.

00Feb 8, 2021

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 Timeline

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  1. SEP 24, 2021BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. SEP 24, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  3. SEP 24, 2021BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-40.

    117Yea
    40Nay
    0NV
  4. SEP 24, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-40.

    117Yea
    40Nay
    0NV
  5. SEP 21, 2021President

    Presented to President.

  6. SEP 21, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  7. AUG 23, 2021Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H4351-4352)

    4351Yea
    4352Nay
    0NV
  8. AUG 23, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #256

    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).

    423Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  9. AUG 23, 2021Floor

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays

    Roll Call #256

    (2/3 required): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 256).

    423Yea
    1Nay
    0NV
  10. AUG 23, 2021Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  11. JUL 26, 2021Floor

    Ms

    Norton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  12. JUL 26, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration

    CR H3872-3874; text: CR H3872-3873)

    3872Yea
    3874Nay
    0NV
  13. JUL 26, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 272.

  14. JUL 26, 2021Floor

    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.

  15. JUN 28, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. JUN 28, 2021Floor

    Received in the House.

  17. JUN 28, 2021Floor

    Held at the desk.

  18. JUN 24, 2021Floor

    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)

    4794Yea
    4795Nay
    0NV
  19. JUN 24, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration

    CR S4794-4795; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4794-4795)

    4794Yea
    4795Nay
    0NV
  20. MAY 27, 2021Committee

    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.

    117Yea
    23Nay
    0NV
  21. MAY 27, 2021Committee

    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.

    117Yea
    23Nay
    0NV
  22. MAY 27, 2021Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 66.

  23. MAR 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

    Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  24. FEB 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  25. FEB 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 27, 2021

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Mar 17, 2021

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Feb 8, 2021

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