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Government Spending: Making Special Contracts Public

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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.

Milestones

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Nov 7, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.

Nov 7, 2025Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with amendments. Without written report.

Jul 30, 2025Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Mar 5, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Mar 5, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

Bill NumberS 872
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.

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(5)
D: 2R: 3

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