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S. 2590 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006

S. 2590 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2006, sponsored by Tom Coburn with 47 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 6, 2006
Co-sponsors
47
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 109-282

What it does

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 - Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), by January 1, 2008, to ensure the existence and operation of a single searchable website accessible by the public at no cost that includes for each federal award of federal financial assistance and expenditures (excluding individual transactions below $25,000 and credit card transactions before October 1, 2008): (1)…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tom Coburn (R-OK). Co-sponsors: 18 Democrats, 29 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 6, 2006
  • Passed the SenateSep 7, 2006
  • Passed the HouseSep 13, 2006
  • Sent to the PresidentSep 18, 2006
  • Became lawSep 26, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-282. (Sep 26, 2006)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2590 (109th Congress): Federal Funding Accountability and…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/109-s-2590/federal-funding-accountability-and-transparency-act-of-2006 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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