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Increased Special Operations Transparency: Report to Congress

This new law requires the Department of Defense to submit a report on how it assesses and monitors special operations programs. This aims to increase transparency and efficiency in public spending, indirectly affecting citizens' security and trust in government actions.
Key points
The Department of Defense must prepare a report on special operations program assessments.
The report will include program effectiveness and how lessons learned improve future activities.
The goal is to enhance Congressional oversight of special operations.
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Print number: 117_HR_8663
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Process start date: 2022-08-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Special Operations Oversight and Transparency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8663.

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 2022-08-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Defense must prepare a report on special operations program assessments.
  • The report will include program effectiveness and how lessons learned improve future activities.
  • The goal is to enhance Congressional oversight of special operations.
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. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53].

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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Security