Search Results for keywords:"transparency in government"

Search Results: keywords:"transparency in government"

H. R. 8296 — To amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to require Federal agencies to submit to the Comptroller General of the United States a report on rules that are revoked, suspended, replaced, amended, or otherwise made ineffective.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:407
H.R. 8296 proposes changes to chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, requiring federal agencies to report to the Comptroller General whenever they revoke, suspend, replace, amend, or make a rule ineffective. The bill seeks to ensure transparency by mandating agencies...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants government groups to tell a special rule-checker whenever they change or stop using their rules, so everyone knows what's going on. This rule-telling will only last for six years, like when you have a rule in your house that only lasts until you turn 12!
H. R. 8597 — To amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995, the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, the Financial Stability Act of 2010, and the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to improve access to information in the legislative and executive branches of the Government, and for other purposes.
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June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:30,075
H.R. 8597, titled the "Transparency in Government Act of 2024," aims to increase transparency and accountability within various branches of the U.S. government. It proposes amendments to a range of existing laws to improve public access to information about government...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 8597, called the "Transparency in Government Act of 2024," is like a big plan to make sure everyone knows what the government is doing with money and big decisions, almost like making the government wear a magnifying glass to be super clear about everything they do!
S. 2717 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office.
February 06, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:329
S. 2717 proposes naming the United States Postal Service facility at 231 North Franklin Street in Greensburg, Indiana, as the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office." The bill was introduced by Mr. Braun and Mr. Young and has been reported without amendment. Upon...
Simple Explanation
The people in charge want to give a special name to the post office in Greensburg, Indiana, so it will be called the "Brigadier General John T. Wilder Post Office" to honor someone important.

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