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RepublicanBill · H.R. 9240· House(119-HR-9240)

Tax Dollar Accountability Act

Rep. Donalds
Age: 48 years
Florida
Introduced
6/10/2026
Last activity
6/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Byron Donalds
Cosponsors
None
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Tax Dollar Accountability Act" requires State, local governments, and municipalities that receive Federal funds to give the Comptroller General of the United States access to specific financial records. These records include budgets, expenditure reports, and contracts needed to audit or evaluate how Federal funds are handled. States must provide access to these records for the preceding fiscal year every year. If a State does not comply, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget can withhold, suspend, or condition those Federal funds.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8

    The act explicitly aims to increase transparency and accountability for the use of federal tax dollars.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+7

    The bill mandates higher transparency and accountability for the use of federal funds by state and local governments.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+6

    The bill expands the federal government's ability to demand records and withhold funds from state entities.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-6

    The bill reduces state autonomy by mandating federal access to state budgets and records under threat of funding loss.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-2

    Potential loss of federal funding for states could negatively impact social services relied upon by low-income households.