Session 116

S 4222

GAO Database Modernization Act

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Session 116

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Session 116

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US Congress

Bill overview

This bill, the GAO Database Modernization Act, requires federal agencies to report to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) when they revoke, suspend, replace, amend, or otherwise make a rule ineffective. The goal is to provide the GAO with a more complete picture of how regulations change over time. Specifically, agencies must submit a report detailing the rule, its publication, and the reasons for its ineffectiveness. This increased transparency aims to improve GAO’s oversight of federal regulations.

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Legislative history

2020-07-20Senate

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

2020-07-20

Introduced in Senate

2020-07-22Senate

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

2020-11-17Senate

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 591.

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12/18/2020SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7828-7829; text: CR S7829)
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12/18/2020Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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Passage without roll call

12/18/2020SenateVoice vote
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S7828-7829; text: CR S7829)
No roll-call vote on record for this action.
12/18/2020Voice vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
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S 4222

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