Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
Government Spending: Making Special Contracts Public
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill requires federal agencies to report "other transaction agreements" on USAspending.gov. These are special types of spending that often bypass traditional rules, making them harder for the public to track than regular contracts or grants.
- The policy aims to close a loophole that allows billions of taxpayer dollars to be spent without appearing on the government's main transparency website. This will give citizens a more complete view of where their money goes.
- Agencies have three years to automate this reporting. Until then, they must publish annual reports listing these agreements and explaining why any other federal spending remains hidden from the public.
- The government must also provide specific reasons for any spending that is not disclosed, such as for national security or classified projects. This adds a layer of accountability for why certain information is kept private.
- To ensure the data is reliable, agency watchdogs will be required to audit the information and report to Congress every two years. This helps prevent agencies from providing incomplete or misleading spending details.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with amendments. Without written report.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
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.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
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