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HR 8597118th CongressFailed / ExpiredHouse

Transparency in Government Act of 2024

Policy Area: Congress
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Origin Chamber
House
Last Updated
May 27, 2025
Latest Action Date
Jun 3, 2024

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, Ethics, Financial Services, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Executive Summary

The Transparency in Government Act of 2024 is a House bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at enhancing transparency within government operations. The bill was referred to multiple committees for consideration, including Oversight and Accountability, House Administration, Judiciary, Ethics, Financial Services, and Rules. However, the bill did not advance beyond committee referral and ultimately failed or expired. Specific provisions, detailed text, and official summary are not available in the source data.

Bottom Line

This bill sought to improve government transparency but did not progress past committee referral and expired without enactment.

Policy Risk Level
🟢 Low
Neutral Risk Assessment
Key Points
  • The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress.
  • It was referred to several committees for review, reflecting a broad jurisdictional scope.
  • The bill failed or expired without further legislative action or passage.
Who Benefits?

['Government oversight bodies', 'Congressional committees responsible for transparency and accountability', 'The general public seeking increased government transparency']

Potential Concerns

['Lack of available bill text and summary limits understanding of specific provisions and implementation requirements.', 'Failure to advance beyond committee referral suggests potential challenges in legislative support or prioritization.', 'Without enacted provisions, no new authority, funding, or enforcement mechanisms were established.']

Political Context

The bill was introduced in the House and referred to multiple committees with jurisdiction over government transparency and accountability issues. The referral to several committees indicates an attempt to address transparency from multiple angles. The bill ultimately did not move forward and expired, reflecting either legislative priorities or procedural outcomes during the 118th Congress.

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Indirect Effects

['If enacted, the bill could have led to increased scrutiny and oversight of government operations.', 'The referral to multiple committees suggests potential for comprehensive reforms affecting various aspects of government transparency.', 'Failure to pass may maintain the status quo regarding transparency measures in government.']

GovScope Watchdog Notes

Due to the absence of bill text and an official summary, transparency about the bill's specific provisions is limited. The bill's referral to multiple committees indicates a complex legislative process that may have affected its progress. The failure to advance highlights the importance of tracking committee actions and legislative priorities in understanding government transparency efforts.

Passage Likelihood: LowConfidence: 85%Model: gpt-4.1-mini

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