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GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-72| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2017
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record. No provision of the Social Security Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; or (2) obtain other agency records that the GAO requires to discharge its duties. Agency statements on actions taken or planned in response to GAO recommendations must be submitted to: (1) the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the pertinent agency program or activity, and (2) the GAO.

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 4, 2017
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 4, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H70-71)
Jan 4, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 72.
Jan 4, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H70)
Jan 4, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H70)
Jan 4, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 5, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 17, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 28.
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Jan 17, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 17, 2017
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S333-335)
Jan 17, 2017
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S333-335)
Jan 23, 2017
Presented to President.
Jan 31, 2017
Signed by President.
Jan 31, 2017
Became Public Law No: 115-3.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • January 4, 2017
    Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 4, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H70-71)


  • January 4, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 72.


  • January 4, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H70)


  • January 4, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H70)


  • January 4, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 5, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 17, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 28.
    View Vote


  • January 17, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • January 17, 2017
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S333-335)


  • January 17, 2017
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S333-335)


  • January 23, 2017
    Presented to President.


  • January 31, 2017
    Signed by President.


  • January 31, 2017
    Became Public Law No: 115-3.

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  • S 115-17: A bill to ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information.
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GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-72| House 
| Updated: 1/31/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.) GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record. No provision of the Social Security Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; or (2) obtain other agency records that the GAO requires to discharge its duties. Agency statements on actions taken or planned in response to GAO recommendations must be submitted to: (1) the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the pertinent agency program or activity, and (2) the GAO.

Bill Text Versions

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5 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jan 4, 2017
Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 4, 2017
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H70-71)
Jan 4, 2017
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 72.
Jan 4, 2017
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H70)
Jan 4, 2017
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H70)
Jan 4, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 5, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jan 17, 2017
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 28.
View Vote
Jan 17, 2017
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jan 17, 2017
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S333-335)
Jan 17, 2017
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S333-335)
Jan 23, 2017
Presented to President.
Jan 31, 2017
Signed by President.
Jan 31, 2017
Became Public Law No: 115-3.
  • January 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • January 4, 2017
    Mr. Chaffetz moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 4, 2017
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H70-71)


  • January 4, 2017
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 72.


  • January 4, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H70)


  • January 4, 2017
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H70)


  • January 4, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 5, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • January 17, 2017
    Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 28.
    View Vote


  • January 17, 2017
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • January 17, 2017
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S333-335)


  • January 17, 2017
    Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S333-335)


  • January 23, 2017
    Presented to President.


  • January 31, 2017
    Signed by President.


  • January 31, 2017
    Became Public Law No: 115-3.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-17: A bill to ensure the Government Accountability Office has adequate access to information.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCivil actions and liabilityCongressional agenciesCongressional oversightGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations