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Easier Online Access to Government Reports

This new law creates a single online portal where citizens can find reports prepared by government agencies at the request of Congress. This will make important information about government actions more easily accessible to everyone, increasing transparency and allowing for a better understanding of decisions affecting daily life.
Key points
All government reports mandated by Congress will be available in one online location.
Reports will be in an open format, making them easy to view and reuse.
The portal will allow searching for reports by various criteria, such as title, agency, date, or keywords.
Access to the portal will be free and will not require registration.
The act includes exceptions for reports containing confidential or national security information.
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Print number: 117_HR_2485
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Process start date: 2021-04-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2485.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All government reports mandated by Congress will be available in one online location.
  • Reports will be in an open format, making them easy to view and reuse.
  • The portal will allow searching for reports by various criteria, such as title, agency, date, or keywords.
  • Access to the portal will be free and will not require registration.
  • The act includes exceptions for reports containing confidential or national security information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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