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Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2069| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (3)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025," significantly amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) to enhance transparency in federal spending. Its primary objective is to ensure that other transaction agreements (OTAs) are reported to USAspending.gov , a federal website designed to provide public access to information on federal spending. The legislation mandates the automatic transmission of data related to these agreements to the website and requires a centralized, accessible view of this information within three years of the Act's enactment. To further promote accountability, the bill requires an annual report on unreported federal spending , detailing the total amount and reasons for non-disclosure, such as national security classifications or specific agency exemptions. It also establishes new requirements for the quality of information posted by federal agencies, ensuring data completeness and accuracy, and grants the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget authority to verify this data. Furthermore, the bill outlines an implementation plan, including interim reports and a congressional plan, if OTA data is not fully integrated into USAspending.gov within specified timelines. Additionally, the Act modifies requirements for Inspector General reports , specifying which agencies must submit them and setting new biennial deadlines for a decade. It also directs the Comptroller General of the United States to recommend updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation within one year to incorporate FFATA requirements, thereby strengthening compliance across federal contracts. These provisions collectively aim to broaden the scope of transparent federal financial reporting and improve data integrity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8690
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2024
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-872
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with amendments. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8690
    Stop Secret Spending Act of 2024


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-872
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with amendments. Without written report.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-872: Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
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Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-2069| House 
| Updated: 3/11/2025
This bill, titled the "Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025," significantly amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) to enhance transparency in federal spending. Its primary objective is to ensure that other transaction agreements (OTAs) are reported to USAspending.gov , a federal website designed to provide public access to information on federal spending. The legislation mandates the automatic transmission of data related to these agreements to the website and requires a centralized, accessible view of this information within three years of the Act's enactment. To further promote accountability, the bill requires an annual report on unreported federal spending , detailing the total amount and reasons for non-disclosure, such as national security classifications or specific agency exemptions. It also establishes new requirements for the quality of information posted by federal agencies, ensuring data completeness and accuracy, and grants the Secretary of the Treasury and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget authority to verify this data. Furthermore, the bill outlines an implementation plan, including interim reports and a congressional plan, if OTA data is not fully integrated into USAspending.gov within specified timelines. Additionally, the Act modifies requirements for Inspector General reports , specifying which agencies must submit them and setting new biennial deadlines for a decade. It also directs the Comptroller General of the United States to recommend updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation within one year to incorporate FFATA requirements, thereby strengthening compliance across federal contracts. These provisions collectively aim to broaden the scope of transparent federal financial reporting and improve data integrity.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8690
Stop Secret Spending Act of 2024
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nov 7, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-872
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with amendments. Without written report.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8690
    Stop Secret Spending Act of 2024


  • March 11, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 11, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • November 7, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-872
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul with amendments. Without written report.
Barry Moore

Barry Moore

Republican Representative

Alabama

Cosponsors (3)
Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Harriet M. Hageman (Republican)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 119-872: Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social media