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Introduced
04/13/2021
04/13/2021
In Committee
05/13/2021
05/13/2021
Crossed Over
07/27/2021
07/27/2021
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To require the Director of the Government Publishing Office to establish and maintain a single online portal accessible to the public that allows the public to obtain electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, requires the Director of the Government Publishing Office to establish and maintain a single online portal accessible to the public that allows the public to obtain electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports. The bill defines key terms such as "congressionally mandated report," "Federal agency," and "open format." It outlines the requirements and functionalities of the online portal, including the ability to search, sort, and download reports, as well as provisions for handling reports that are not submitted or not in an open format. The bill also establishes responsibilities for federal agencies in submitting reports and providing information, and includes exceptions for withholding certain information or reports.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (23)
Mike Quigley (D)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Stephanie Bice (R),
Steve Cohen (D),
James Comer (R),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Rodney Davis (R),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Bill Foster (D),
Virginia Foxx (R),
Jenniffer González (R),
Jody Hice (R),
Ro Khanna (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R),
Seth Moulton (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
John Sarbanes (D),
Van Taylor (R),
Tim Walberg (R),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 07/27/2021)
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