H.R. 1642 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Obligation of Funds Transparency Act of 2005
H.R. 1642 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Apr 14, 2005, sponsored by Jeff Flake with 76 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 14, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 76
- Policy area
- Economics and Public Finance
What it does
Obligation of Funds Transparency Act of 2005 - Prohibits a Federal agency from obligating funds made available in an appropriation Act to implement an earmark that is included in a congressional report accompanying such Act, unless the earmark is also included in that Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jeff Flake (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 56 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 14, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions (Apr 14, 2005)
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Committees
- Rules Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
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