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Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act

House

Requires the Government Accountability Office to report on high-risk federally funded state-administered programs and ways to reduce waste fraud and abuse

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Duplication Scoring Act of 2026

House

Require federal budget scoring to account for duplicative government programs when evaluating spending legislation

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Merger Agreement Approvals Clarity and Predictability Act

House

Clarifies approval standards for merger agreements to make merger review decisions more predictable

Latest action: Wed Feb 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Duplication Scoring Act of 2025

Senate

Require federal cost estimates to account for overlap and duplication in government programs and activities

Latest action: Thu Aug 06 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Aviation Supply Chain Safety and Security Digitization Act of 2025

House

Directs a GAO study on expanding digital documentation and verification in the aviation supply chain to detect falsified records and counterfeit parts

Latest action: Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Senate

Funds FY2026 legislative branch operations for the Senate and shared congressional agencies while setting limits on how those funds may be used

Latest action: Thu Jul 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

Senate

Require the Department of Transportation to mandate AM radio as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles and regulate disclosure and access before the rule takes effect

Latest action: Thu Apr 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025

House

Requires the Department of Transportation to mandate AM radio capability as standard equipment in new passenger vehicles, with temporary disclosure rules and time-limited enforcement

Latest action: Wed Nov 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

House

Funds the House legislative branch and related congressional agencies for FY2026 and sets conditions on how those appropriations may be used

Latest action: Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

Senate

Provides continuing fiscal year 2026 funding for federal agencies, permanently extends expanded health insurance tax credits, and extends several expiring programs and authorities

Latest action: Thu Oct 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026

House

Extends FY2026 federal funding through a short-term continuing resolution while permanently extending expanded health insurance premium tax credits and continuing several expiring programs

Latest action: Thu Sep 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Government Accountability Office District of Columbia Home Rule Act

House

Require the Government Accountability Office to examine District of Columbia home rule under federal oversight

Latest action: Tue Oct 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025

House

Requires Government Accountability Office reports on wildfire risk trends, mitigation programs, and the availability and cost of wildfire insurance coverage

Latest action: Thu Jan 16 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act

House

Revokes the Securities and Exchange Commission's authority to lease general office space, shifts that leasing role to the General Services Administration, and requires a Government Accountability Office review of independent leasing authorities

Latest action: Tue Jan 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Accountability in Government Efficiency Act

House

Requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on actions by the Department of Government Efficiency, including their long term effects and legal compliance

Latest action: Mon Feb 24 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Train Noise and Vibrations Reduction Act of 2025

House

Directs the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress with recommendations and cost benefit estimates for reducing train noise and vibrations near homes

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2025

House

Directs the Government Accountability Office to complete a full audit of the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve banks, including monetary policy and international financial transactions

Latest action: Fri Jan 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act

Senate

Directs the Government Accountability Office to study cross-boundary wildfire mitigation and recommend ways to simplify coordination across federal, state, local, and tribal lands

Latest action: Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Border Wall Waste Accountability Act

House

Require the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on the total cost of unused materials bought for U.S.-Mexico border wall construction between January 20, 2021, and January 20, 2025

Latest action: Thu Jan 09 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

Senate

Requires a Government Accountability Office study on the Appalachian Regional Commission’s ability to use satellite broadband for business and economic development projects

Latest action: Thu Apr 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Middle Market IPO Cost Act

House

Require the Government Accountability Office to study and report on initial public offering costs faced by small and medium-sized companies

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Lower Grocery Prices Act

House

Require the Government Accountability Office to report on 20 years of changes in the Consumer Price Index for food at home and recommend ways to lower grocery costs for U.S. consumers

Latest action: Fri Jan 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act

House

Directs the Government Accountability Office to study cross-boundary wildfire mitigation and recommend ways to simplify coordination across federal, state, local, and tribal lands

Latest action: Mon Jun 15 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Enhancing Domestic Drug Manufacturing Competitiveness Act

House

Requires the Government Accountability Office to study regulatory barriers to domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and report recommendations to improve U.S. competitiveness

Latest action: Tue Feb 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Senior Security Act of 2025

House

Establishes a Securities and Exchange Commission task force to study senior investors and report recommendations, while requiring a Government Accountability Office review of elder financial exploitation

Latest action: Tue Jul 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act of 2025

House

Requires the Government Accountability Office to report to Congress on Federal Employees Health Benefits Program spending and screening rates tied to esophageal cancer

Latest action: Tue Jun 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Evaluation Act of 2026

House

Requires the Government Accountability Office to study federal cybersecurity assistance for small businesses and recommend ways to improve its effectiveness awareness and coordination

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare Act

House

Requires the Government Accountability Office to study how inflation and cost of living increases affect Medicare and Social Security and recommend actions to Congress

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require prior approval from Congress before the Comptroller General may pursue a civil action under such Act, and for other purposes.

House

Prohibits the Government Accountability Office from filing Impoundment Control Act civil actions to release appropriated funds unless Congress first approves the action by concurrent resolution

Latest action: Fri Jun 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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To require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on the capability of the Appalachian Regional Commission to include satellites in broadband projects, and for other purposes

House

Requires a Government Accountability Office study on using low-orbit satellites in Appalachian Regional Commission broadband projects for business and economic development

Latest action: Wed Mar 25 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)