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Federal Agency Budget Transparency: Public Access to Spending Details.

This new law increases government spending transparency by requiring federal agencies to publicly disclose detailed information about their budgets. This allows citizens to easily see how taxpayer money is spent, promoting greater accountability and public oversight of government finances.
Key points
Federal agencies must publish budget justifications and appropriation requests, increasing access to spending information.
Information will be available online in an easy-to-search and download format, simplifying data analysis for citizens.
Budget data will be regularly updated, providing ongoing insight into public finances.
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VOTING RESULTS
2021-08-23
100%
For 423
Against 1
Abstain 0
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Became Law
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No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_272
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
Voting date: 2021-08-23
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 256
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_272.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must publish budget justifications and appropriation requests, increasing access to spending information.
  • Information will be available online in an easy-to-search and download format, simplifying data analysis for citizens.
  • Budget data will be regularly updated, providing ongoing insight into public finances.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-40.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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