S.111 — Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2023
House Roll Call
S.111
| Bill | S.111 — Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 400 / Nay 0 / Present 0 / Not Voting 33 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 207 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| D | 193 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
Bill Analysis
The Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act of 2023 (S 111) aims to enhance transparency and accountability in federal government operations by mandating the disclosure of certain information related to federal spending and activities. The bill establishes requirements for federal agencies to make specific data publicly accessible, thereby improving oversight and enabling taxpayers to better understand how government funds are utilized.
Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for federal agencies to publish detailed spending data on a publicly accessible website, including information on contracts, grants, and loans. This data must be updated regularly and provided in a format that is easily searchable and understandable. Additionally, the bill mandates that agencies disclose information regarding the performance and outcomes of funded programs, thereby allowing for better assessment of government effectiveness.
The legislation authorizes the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to oversee the implementation of these transparency measures and to ensure compliance among federal agencies. It also establishes a framework for the collection and dissemination of data, which is intended to facilitate public engagement and oversight by watchdog organizations and the general public.
Beneficiaries of the Providing Accountability Through Transparency Act include taxpayers, researchers, and advocacy groups who seek to hold the government accountable for its spending practices. By increasing access to federal spending data, the bill aims to empower citizens and organizations to scrutinize government activities effectively.
The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and has since been enacted into law as Public Law No: 118-9. The implementation timeline includes a phased approach, with agencies required to begin reporting under the new guidelines within a specified timeframe following the law’s enactment. This law represents a significant step toward fostering a culture of transparency in federal governance.
Yea (400)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
C
Cori Bush
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Bill Johnson
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
B
Brandon Williams
Not Voting (33)
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
B
Brian Higgins
D
Daniel Kildee
L
Lucy McBath
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
S
Susan Wild
