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Reporting Waste in State Department and Awards for Savings

This bill allows State Department employees to report wasteful spending, either confidentially or openly, aiming to improve government spending efficiency. Employees who openly report waste or propose savings can receive awards, encouraging better public financial management.
Key points
State Department employees can report inefficient spending or obsolete programs.
Reports can be confidential, protecting the identity of the whistleblower.
Employees who openly report waste or implement cost-saving measures may receive awards.
The State Department will investigate reports and take corrective actions within 60 days.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6237
Sponsor: Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4]
Process start date: 2023-11-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To allow Federal State Department employees to file a confidential or open report on any fiscal waste that they come across and establishes an award program for exemplary employees who file non-confidential reports on wasteful spending.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6237.

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 2023-11-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • State Department employees can report inefficient spending or obsolete programs.
  • Reports can be confidential, protecting the identity of the whistleblower.
  • Employees who openly report waste or implement cost-saving measures may receive awards.
  • The State Department will investigate reports and take corrective actions within 60 days.
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. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

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

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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