Bill · H.R. 519· House(119-HR-519)
Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act
- Introduced
- 1/16/2025
- Last activity
- 1/16/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Nicholas Langworthy
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act," requires several actions to improve how federal subawards are reported. It directs the Inspector General of the General Services Administration to review the current FFATA subaward reporting system for problems and efficiency. The Administrator is tasked with implementing a plan to ensure data is accurate, timely, and comprehensive regarding the first tier of subawards. Additionally, the bill calls for expanding the collection of information to include the first two tiers of subawards. Federal agencies will be required to implement these new reporting plans within two years.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill increases the accessibility and availability of subaward data to the public and stakeholders.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill enhances oversight of federal subawards to ensure more accurate and comprehensive tracking of how funds are distributed.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The bill mandates provisions intended to reduce the administrative burden on federal award recipients.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Data Accuracy: The bill seeks to identify problems that lead to inaccurate or incomplete reporting to ensure the system provides accurate and timely information (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(b)).
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Increased Transparency: The bill includes provisions to increase the accessibility and availability of subaward data to the public and stakeholders (Section 2(a)(2)(D) and Section 2(b)(4)).
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Reduced Administrative Burden: The act includes requirements for creating provisions intended to reduce the burden on Federal award recipients when complying with reporting requirements (Section 2(b)(3) and Section 2(c)(2)(C)).
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Enhanced Oversight: By requiring the collection of data on the first two tiers of a subaward, including the final recipient, the system aims to provide more comprehensive information (Section 2(c)(1) and Section 2(c)(2)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Reporting Requirements for Agencies: The head of each Federal agency must begin collecting information on the first 2 tiers of a subaward, which requires implementing a specific plan (Section 2(c)(1) and Section 2(c)(3)).
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New Certification Requirements: The plan includes a requirement that any prime recipient of a Federal award that does not make a subaward must certify that no subaward was made (Section 2(b)(2)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Improves Small Business Support+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2
- 1/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/16/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Donald DavisDemocrat · North Carolina
Michael GuestRepublican · Mississippi
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York