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DOJ Spending Transparency: Report and One-Year Freeze on Payments to Big Tech Companies.

This law mandates the government to disclose all payments made by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to five major technology companies (Twitter, Meta, Google, Microsoft, Apple) since 2015. Furthermore, the DOJ is temporarily prohibited for one year from making new payments to these companies, except for those legally required. This measure aims to increase transparency regarding how taxpayer money is spent on large corporations.
Key points
Requires a detailed report on all Department of Justice payments made to Twitter, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Apple since January 2015.
Imposes a one-year moratorium (freeze) on new federal payments from the DOJ to these companies, enhancing oversight of public spending.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_870
Sponsor: Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3]
Process start date: 2023-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

ELON Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_870.

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 2023-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires a detailed report on all Department of Justice payments made to Twitter, Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Apple since January 2015.
  • Imposes a one-year moratorium (freeze) on new federal payments from the DOJ to these companies, enhancing oversight of public spending.
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. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

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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