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Limiting Federal Official Travel Expenses: Taxpayer Savings and Accountability

This act aims to limit federal spending on official travel for senior officials, ensuring taxpayer money is spent more wisely. It introduces new rules for travel and mandates regular reporting, increasing transparency and accountability in public spending.
Key points
Prohibits the use of federal funds for senior official travel that violates specific regulations.
Federal agencies must report quarterly on senior official travel, excluding classified trips.
The Office of Government Ethics is required to submit a report with suggestions for strengthening federal travel regulations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7134
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Taxpayers DIME Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7134.

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 2022-03-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of federal funds for senior official travel that violates specific regulations.
  • Federal agencies must report quarterly on senior official travel, excluding classified trips.
  • The Office of Government Ethics is required to submit a report with suggestions for strengthening federal travel regulations.
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. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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