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Transparency in Government Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2055| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Mike Quigley

Mike Quigley

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Committee on House Administration• Ethics Committee• Rules Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Transparency in Government Act of 2021 This bill establishes and otherwise modifies several reporting, disclosure, and other requirements across all branches of government to expand public access to information. For example, with respect to the legislative branch, the bill establishes additional financial disclosure requirements for Members of Congress, requires congressional committees to post certain materials (e.g., schedules and transcripts) within specified time frames, and provides for the creation of a centralized online database of congressionally mandated reports. Additionally, with respect to the executive branch, the bill requires agencies to publicly disclose additional information relating to sponsored advertisements, budget requests, and grant recipients; requires certain legal advisory opinions and rulemaking materials to be published within specified time frames; and provides for the appointment of a special counsel to prosecute individuals in the executive branch for contempt of Congress. Finally, with respect to the judicial branch, the bill requires the Supreme Court to allow proceedings that are conducted in open court to be televised, requires certain financial disclosure statements of judicial officers to be posted within specified time frames, and requires certain electronic filing systems to be consolidated and meet certain data standards (e.g., search functions).
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5150
Transparency in Government Act of 2019
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, Ethics, Financial Services, the Budget, 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.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5150
    Transparency in Government Act of 2019


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, Ethics, Financial Services, the Budget, 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.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2485: Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act
  • S 117-807: Cameras in the Courtroom Act
  • S 117-2838: Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act
  • HR 117-4257: Cameras in the Courtroom Act
  • S 117-272: Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
  • HR 117-7619: SUNLIGHT Act of 2022
  • HR 117-22: Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsBanking and financial institutions regulationBudget processCivil actions and liabilityCongressional agenciesCongressional committeesCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCongressional Research Service (CRS)Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDebt collectionDepartment of JusticeDepartment of the TreasuryElections, voting, political campaign regulationExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsFinancial crises and stabilizationFinancial Stability Oversight CouncilFreedom of informationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHouse of RepresentativesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegislative rules and procedureLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsMarketing and advertisingMembers of CongressPerformance measurementPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingSenateSound recordingSupreme CourtTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelevision and filmTransportation costsU.S. Capitol

Transparency in Government Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2055| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Transparency in Government Act of 2021 This bill establishes and otherwise modifies several reporting, disclosure, and other requirements across all branches of government to expand public access to information. For example, with respect to the legislative branch, the bill establishes additional financial disclosure requirements for Members of Congress, requires congressional committees to post certain materials (e.g., schedules and transcripts) within specified time frames, and provides for the creation of a centralized online database of congressionally mandated reports. Additionally, with respect to the executive branch, the bill requires agencies to publicly disclose additional information relating to sponsored advertisements, budget requests, and grant recipients; requires certain legal advisory opinions and rulemaking materials to be published within specified time frames; and provides for the appointment of a special counsel to prosecute individuals in the executive branch for contempt of Congress. Finally, with respect to the judicial branch, the bill requires the Supreme Court to allow proceedings that are conducted in open court to be televised, requires certain financial disclosure statements of judicial officers to be posted within specified time frames, and requires certain electronic filing systems to be consolidated and meet certain data standards (e.g., search functions).
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5150
Transparency in Government Act of 2019
Mar 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 18, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, Ethics, Financial Services, the Budget, 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.
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5150
    Transparency in Government Act of 2019


  • March 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 18, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, Ethics, Financial Services, the Budget, 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.


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Mike Quigley

Mike Quigley

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (1)
Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Committee on House Administration• Ethics Committee• Rules Committee• Financial Services Committee• Judiciary Committee• Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Budget Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2485: Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act
  • S 117-807: Cameras in the Courtroom Act
  • S 117-2838: Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act
  • HR 117-4257: Cameras in the Courtroom Act
  • S 117-272: Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
  • HR 117-7619: SUNLIGHT Act of 2022
  • HR 117-22: Congressional Budget Justification Transparency Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAppropriationsBanking and financial institutions regulationBudget processCivil actions and liabilityCongressional agenciesCongressional committeesCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional officers and employeesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightCongressional Research Service (CRS)Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDebt collectionDepartment of JusticeDepartment of the TreasuryElections, voting, political campaign regulationExecutive Office of the PresidentFederal officialsFinancial crises and stabilizationFinancial Stability Oversight CouncilFreedom of informationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHouse of RepresentativesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLegislative rules and procedureLibrary of CongressLicensing and registrationsMarketing and advertisingMembers of CongressPerformance measurementPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsPublic contracts and procurementPublic participation and lobbyingSenateSound recordingSupreme CourtTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelevision and filmTransportation costsU.S. Capitol