Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6452

Executive Transparency Act: Annual Briefings for Congress

Executive Transparency Act

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A bill introduced by Representative Lawler would require 30 of the highest-ranking government officials to provide annual briefings to Congress. These leaders include Cabinet members like the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, as well as the heads of the FBI, CIA, and IRS.
The policy aims to improve government transparency by making sure these top officials explain their agency's actions and spending directly to the lawmakers who oversee them. While many of these leaders already talk to Congress, this law would make these updates a formal, yearly requirement for all major departments.
The briefings would be given to specific House and Senate committees that handle government budgets and specialized topics like healthcare, national defense, and the environment. This ensures that lawmakers have the information they need to make better decisions about new laws and federal spending.
This change focuses on how the executive branch communicates with the legislative branch. By requiring regular check-ins, the bill seeks to prevent government agencies from operating without enough oversight and helps hold leaders accountable for how they manage public programs and taxpayer money.

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Dec 4, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Dec 4, 2025

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

Official Title

Executive Transparency Act

Bill NumberHR 6452

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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