S 2386 · 97th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

An act to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to prepare an annual report consolidating the available data on the geographic distribution of Federal funds, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1982-04-15· Sponsored by Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]· Senate

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-326.(1982-10-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to direct the Comptroller General of the United States to: (1) promulgate standards for the collection and reporting by all Federal agencies of information on the geographic distribution of Federal funds; and (2) review agency compliance with such standards. Prohibits such standards from becoming effective until 30 days after they are transmitted to Congress. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1985 to the Comptroller General to carry out such duties. Directs the President to designate a Federal agency to: (1) receive and review agency reports on Federal funds; (2) establish and maintain an information system on the geographic distribution of Federal funds; (3) and generate reports for users of such system. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1985 to conduct such activities. Requires the President to designate a Federal agency to create and operate five regional data analysis centers which shall provide public policy analyses of information on the distribution of Federal funds. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1985 to such designated agency to perform such functions.…

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Cosponsors (15)

13 Democrats2 Republicans