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Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

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Overview

The Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 aims to increase transparency in federal spending by requiring more detailed reporting on other transaction agreements (OTAs). It expands the definition of ‘federal award’ to include OTAs, mandating that data related to these agreements be automatically posted on USAspending.gov. The legislation also requires the Treasury Department to annually report on any unreported federal spending and directs relevant agencies to submit regular reports to Congress assessing their spending data and use of data standards. Furthermore, it establishes a process for agencies to provide a detailed list of OTAs to the public.

Key provisions

Expands the definition of ‘federal award’ to include other transaction agreements (OTAs).
Requires data related to OTAs to be automatically transmitted and displayed on USAspending.gov.
Mandates an annual report on any federal spending on federal awards that hasn’t been posted on USAspending.gov.
Requires agencies to submit reports to Congress assessing their spending data and data standards.
Establishes a timeline for agencies to provide a detailed list of OTAs to the public.
Directs the Treasury Department to ensure data relating to OTAs are automatically transmitted to the website.
Requires the Office of Inspector General to periodically submit reports to Congress assessing agency spending data.
Requires the GAO to make recommendations for updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

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Legislative history

12 recorded actions

Mar 5, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Mar 5, 2025

Introduced in Senate

Jul 30, 2025Senate

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Nov 7, 2025Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.

Nov 7, 2025Senate

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

Nov 7, 2025

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

Mar 18, 2026Senate

Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

Jun 10, 2026Senate

Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2721-2723; text: CR S2722-2723)

Jun 10, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.

Jun 12, 2026Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Jun 15, 2026House

Held at the desk.

Jun 15, 2026House

Received in the House.

Votes

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6/10/2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2721-2723; text: CR S2722-2723)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
6/10/2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

Floor votes and chamber actions

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Passage without roll call

Jun 10, 2026SenateUnanimous consent
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2721-2723; text: CR S2722-2723)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
Jun 10, 2026Unanimous consent
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
No roll-call vote on record for this action.

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Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

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