S. 2276 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act
S. 2276 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018), the Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act, became law — introduced on Jan 4, 2018, sponsored by Todd Young with 8 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 4, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-414
What it does
Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or the GAO-IG Act This bill requires each federal agency (including each legislative branch agency), in its annual budget justification, to include a report on (1) each public recommendation of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that is designated as "open" or "closed, unimplemented" for a period of at least one year preceding the date on which such justification is submitte…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
GAO-IG Act
Sponsor
Todd Young (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 4, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 6, 2018
- Passed the HouseDec 21, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2018
- Became lawJan 3, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-414. (Jan 3, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Dec 21, 2018 · Passed382–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- GAO-IG ActHouse · Dec 21, 2018
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