Bills · HR 2277
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2277Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionCardiovascular and respiratory health
FACT Act
INTRO MAR 21· LAST ACTION MAR 25
READING
2MIN
COSPONSORS
4BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
- Reported, not passed
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 3 / 8Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it continues and broadens a key mechanism for ensuring government accountability and preventing the misuse of taxpayer money. During times of significant government spending, like the COVID-19 pandemic, large sums of money are distributed quickly, increasing the risk of fraud and waste. By extending this committee, Congress aims to maintain a dedicated watchdog to monitor federal expenditures.
If this bill becomes law, the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee will have more time to investigate potential fraud, audit government programs, and report on how funds are being used, potentially saving taxpayer money and increasing public trust. If it doesn't become law, the committee would dissolve in September 2025, potentially leaving less dedicated oversight for ongoing or future federal spending initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee's operations until December 31, 2026.
This ensures continued oversight of federal spending for an additional 15 months beyond its original sunset date.
PROVISION 02
Changes the committee's name to the Fraud Prevention and Accountability Committee.
This rebrands the committee to reflect a broader focus on preventing fraud across government spending, not just pandemic-related funds.
PROVISION 03
Updates various legal references within the CARES Act to align with the committee's new name and current statutory codes.
These are technical adjustments to ensure legal consistency and clarity for the committee's operations.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
21
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSMAR 25
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
MAR 25
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
MAR 21
Introduced in House
MAR 21
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2277
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedMar 21, 2025
Last actionMar 25, 2025
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025
House BillHR 2277Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionCardiovascular and respiratory health
FACT Act
INTRODUCED MAR 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 25, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
