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H.R. 171

Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act

Introduced Jan 3, 2025Latest action Jan 4, 2025Government Operations and Politics

Plain-English summary

Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act This bill directs the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Transportation to conduct an audit of public transportation spending under certain laws (including specified coronavirus relief laws) and report to Congress.

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Sponsors, Cosponsors & House Votes

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Official Subjects

Government Operations and PoliticsAccounting and auditingCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsPublic transitTransportation programs funding

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