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Faster Government Agency Responses to Congressional Inquiries

This act aims to streamline government operations by requiring federal agencies to respond more quickly to Congressional inquiries. This means citizens can expect greater transparency and accountability from authorities, potentially leading to better information about decisions affecting their lives.
Key points
Government agencies must respond to Congressional committee requests within 45 days, unless an alternative deadline is set.
A smaller group of committee members (7 in the House, 5 in the Senate) can now independently request information from agencies.
Committees or their members can sue an agency in court if it fails to provide requested information on time.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_504
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2023-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REACT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_504.

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 2023-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies must respond to Congressional committee requests within 45 days, unless an alternative deadline is set.
  • A smaller group of committee members (7 in the House, 5 in the Senate) can now independently request information from agencies.
  • Committees or their members can sue an agency in court if it fails to provide requested information on time.
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. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H521)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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