Require federal agencies to disclose the specific sources and amounts of all government spending.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025?
The Senate passed S. 872 on June 11, 2026, and the bill now moves to the House for consideration. House leadership decides when to schedule a floor vote, which serves as the primary binding constraint for the proposal. While the bill has bipartisan support, similar legislation often fails to become law even after passing one chamber.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 (S. 872 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 3926 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 3926 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8690 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8690 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Joni Ernst (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
