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Government Advertising Equity: Transparency in Small Business Spending

This new act requires federal agencies to report their spending on advertising services, specifically highlighting contracts with minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged small businesses. The goal is to increase transparency and ensure public funds are distributed equitably, potentially creating new opportunities for diverse businesses in the advertising sector.
Key points
Government agencies must annually disclose their advertising expenditures.
Reports will detail how much of these funds go to businesses owned by women, minorities, and disadvantaged small businesses.
These changes take effect from fiscal year 2024, enhancing transparency in public spending.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7252
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2022-03-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7252.

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 2022-03-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies must annually disclose their advertising expenditures.
  • Reports will detail how much of these funds go to businesses owned by women, minorities, and disadvantaged small businesses.
  • These changes take effect from fiscal year 2024, enhancing transparency in public spending.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

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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