S 2849 · 114th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.(2016-09-21)
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GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016 This bill authorizes the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to obtain federal agency records required to discharge the GAO's duties (including audit, evaluation, and investigative duties), including through bringing civil actions to require an agency to produce a record. No provision of the Social Security Act shall be construed to limit, amend, or supersede the GAO's authority to: (1) obtain information or inspect records about an agency's duties, powers, activities, organization, or financial transactions; or (2) obtain other agency records that the GAO requires to discharge its duties. Agency statements on actions taken or planned in response to GAO recommendations must be submitted to: (1) the congressional committees with jurisdiction over the pertinent agency program or activity, and (2) the GAO.…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeS. 2849, GAO Access and Oversight Act of 2016
Jun 28, 2016As ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on May 25, 2016
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Cosponsors (18)
6 Democrats12 Republicans