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Reporting Federal Programs Without Financial Assistance

New rules require government agencies to report on programs intended to provide financial aid but haven't done so in the past year. This aims to increase transparency in public spending and identify inactive programs. Citizens may gain better insight into how their tax money is being used.
Key points
Federal agencies must annually disclose a list of programs that did not provide any financial assistance in the past year.
Reports will include an explanation for program inactivity and the amount of budget authority available for them.
The goal is to improve taxpayer money management and identify inefficient programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3110
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Zombie Programs Survival Guide Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3110.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must annually disclose a list of programs that did not provide any financial assistance in the past year.
  • Reports will include an explanation for program inactivity and the amount of budget authority available for them.
  • The goal is to improve taxpayer money management and identify inefficient programs.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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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