S. 272 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
S. 272 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 8, 2021, sponsored by Gary C. Peters with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 8, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
- Public law
- Public Law 117-40
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gary C. Peters (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 8, 2021
- Passed the SenateJun 24, 2021
- Passed the HouseAug 23, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentSep 21, 2021
- Became lawSep 24, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-40. (Sep 24, 2021)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Aug 23, 2021 · Passed423–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Congressional Budget Justification Transparency ActHouse · Aug 23, 2021
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- S.J.Res. 33: A joint resolution joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.
- H.R. 6617: Further Additional Extending Government Funding Act
- H.J.Res. 75: Extension of Continuing Appropriations Act, 2022
- H.R. 2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
- H.R. 5376: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
- H.R. 6833: Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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