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To improve transparency regarding the activities of the American Red Cross, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1327| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2017
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review: (1) the internal governance of the American National Red Cross (the corporation), and (2) any program or activity carried out by the corporation that is connected to national preparedness. The bill grants the GAO: (1) access to, and the right to examine and copy, all records of the corporation that the GAO determines are relevant to such review; and (2) access to, and the right to interview, any employee, volunteer, agent, or member of the board of governors of the corporation whom the GAO believes has knowledge relevant to such review. The GAO may issue a subpoena and bring a civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to enforce such access.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-494: A bill to improve transparency regarding the activities of the American Red Cross.
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationFederally chartered organizationsGovernment studies and investigationsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

To improve transparency regarding the activities of the American Red Cross, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1327| House 
| Updated: 3/2/2017
American Red Cross Transparency Act of 2017 This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review: (1) the internal governance of the American National Red Cross (the corporation), and (2) any program or activity carried out by the corporation that is connected to national preparedness. The bill grants the GAO: (1) access to, and the right to examine and copy, all records of the corporation that the GAO determines are relevant to such review; and (2) access to, and the right to interview, any employee, volunteer, agent, or member of the board of governors of the corporation whom the GAO believes has knowledge relevant to such review. The GAO may issue a subpoena and bring a civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to enforce such access.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 2, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • March 2, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 2, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bennie G. Thompson

Bennie G. Thompson

Democratic Representative

Mississippi

Foreign Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-494: A bill to improve transparency regarding the activities of the American Red Cross.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightEmergency planning and evacuationFederally chartered organizationsGovernment studies and investigationsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations