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Military Operation Costs: Transparency for Every Taxpayer

This new law requires the Department of Defense to publish detailed information on its website about the cost of military operations for each U.S. taxpayer. This will allow citizens to easily see how much of their money is spent on these activities, increasing transparency in public spending.
Key points
The Department of Defense must show the cost of each military operation for every taxpayer.
Information will be available on the website, in a clear format, with supporting documentation.
Data will be updated annually, 90 days after the end of each fiscal year.
This includes all overseas contingency operations since September 18, 2001, not just Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.
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Print number: 117_HR_7147
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Process start date: 2022-03-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Cost of War Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7147.

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:

  • The Department of Defense must show the cost of each military operation for every taxpayer.
  • Information will be available on the website, in a clear format, with supporting documentation.
  • Data will be updated annually, 90 days after the end of each fiscal year.
  • This includes all overseas contingency operations since September 18, 2001, not just Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.
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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

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

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