TRUE Accountability Act
Emergency Spending: New Fraud Prevention Rules
The TRUE Accountability Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss its next steps.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and focuses on saving taxpayer money, but many administrative bills like this struggle to get a final vote in a busy Congress.
Key Points
- This bill requires major federal agencies to create a playbook for how they will handle money during future emergencies like pandemics or natural disasters. The goal is to stop fraud and mistakes before they happen by having rules ready to go before a crisis starts.
- Each agency must pick a senior official to be in charge of these plans. They will be responsible for making sure taxpayer money is spent correctly and follows all laws during an emergency.
- Agencies will be required to use modern technology to track payments in real time. This includes using computer programs to spot unusual patterns or suspicious activity that might signal someone is trying to steal government funds.
- The Office of Management and Budget will give agencies specific instructions on how to build these plans within six months of the bill becoming law. Agencies must then submit their finished plans within one year.
- To keep things current, agencies will have to review and update their fraud prevention plans every three years. This ensures they are always using the best and newest methods to protect public money.
- The bill does not give agencies any extra money to create these plans. They are expected to use their existing budgets to improve their internal controls and oversight.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 208). (text: CR H3929)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 0 (Roll no. 208).
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3974-3975)
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
TRUE Accountability Act
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