H.R. 72 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017
H.R. 72 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Earl L. "Buddy" Carter. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-3
What it does
GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 4, 2017
- Passed the SenateJan 17, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentJan 23, 2017
- Became lawJan 31, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 31, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Jan 17, 2017 · Bill Passed99–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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