H.R. 2069, the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025, was signed by the President on September 11, 2026.
H.R. 2069 — Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
What it does
This bill requires federal agencies to report 'other transaction agreements' (a type of federal spending contract that often bypasses standard procurement rules) to USAspending.gov, the public database of federal spending. It mandates automatic data transmission within 3 years, requires annual reports on unreported federal spending with reasons for non-disclosure, and strengthens Inspector General oversight to ensure compliance. The bill aims to end the practice of hiding federal spending from public view.
Quorum's transparency scan gave Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 a moderate transparency flag.
What happens next
H.R. 2069 was signed by the President. It is now law.
Who is behind it
Filed by Barry Moore. Cosponsored by Harriet Hageman, Jimmy Panetta and Maggie Goodlander.
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