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DemocratBill · H.R. 5805· House(119-HR-5805)

Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
10/21/2025
Last activity
10/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
Democrat - 7Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act. It requires a report on expenditures for contracts for advertising services. Specifically, it amends section 1105(a) of title 31, United States Code. Executive agencies must report what they spent in the prior fiscal year on advertising contracts. They must also break down how much of that money went to socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses, as well as women- and minority-owned businesses. Furthermore, agencies must provide estimated expenditures for these same advertising categories for the upcoming fiscal year. These reporting rules apply starting with the fiscal year 2027 budget submission and for each fiscal year after that.

Yes· 3 of 12

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6

    The legislation significantly enhances government transparency by requiring detailed annual reports on federal advertising contract expenditures.

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+4

    Business owners operating socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses benefit from increased visibility and accountability in federal contracting.

  • Would women be better off under this?+4

    The bill specifically mandates reporting on advertising contracts awarded to women-owned businesses, supporting female entrepreneurs.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.