HR 171
Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 6:56 AM
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```json { "summary": "This bill requires the Department of Transportation’s Inspector General to conduct an audit of how federal funds were spent by public transportation agencies. Specifically, the audit will focus on funds received through various COVID-19 relief acts, including the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan. The Inspector General must then report their findings to Congress within 180 days of the bill’s enactment. This aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of taxpayer dollars for public transportation.", "keyProvisions": [ "The Department of Transportation’s Inspector General must conduct an audit of federal public transportation funding.", "The audit will specifically examine funds received under the CARES Act, the American Rescue Plan, and
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