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Stop Secret Spending: Full Transparency for Federal Contracts and Agreements.

This law mandates that federal agencies disclose details of special contracts, known as "Other Transaction Agreements" (OTAs), which were previously hidden from public view, and publish them on USAspending.gov. This gives citizens a more complete picture of how their tax dollars are spent, enhancing government accountability. It also requires annual reporting on all federal spending that remains unreported for any reason.
Key points
Special government contracts (OTAs), often used in defense, must now be publicly disclosed and posted on the USAspending.gov website.
The government must annually report the total amount of money spent secretly (e.g., for national security) and the reasons why this data was not made public.
New rules are established to ensure that spending data published by federal agencies is complete, accurate, and subject to regular review by agency Inspectors General.
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Print number: 118_HR_8690
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2]
Process start date: 2024-06-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Stop Secret Spending Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8690.

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 2024-06-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Special government contracts (OTAs), often used in defense, must now be publicly disclosed and posted on the USAspending.gov website.
  • The government must annually report the total amount of money spent secretly (e.g., for national security) and the reasons why this data was not made public.
  • New rules are established to ensure that spending data published by federal agencies is complete, accurate, and subject to regular review by agency Inspectors General.
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. Moore, Barry [R-AL-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.

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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