HR-4894 : Still Just a Bill

Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2019

This bill requires federal agencies to make budget justification materials available to the public. The bill also requires the Office of Management and Budget to make certain details regarding the materials available to the public, including a list of the agencies that submit budget justification materials to Congress, the dates that the materials are submitted to Congress and posted online, and links to the materials.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-15CalendarsReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 533.Senate
2020-09-14FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-09-14VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H4348-4349)House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4369-4370)House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4894.House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4348-4350)House floor actions
2020-09-14FloorMrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2020-03-04CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2020-03-04CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-10-29IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-10-29IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-10-29IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Economics and Public Finance
See Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Budget process
  • Congressional oversight
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government information and archives

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