Bills · S 2794
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2794Government Operations and Politics
DECLINE Act
INTRO SEP 11· LAST ACTION SEP 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to close a potential loophole where government-issued credit cards might remain active after an employee leaves federal service. If these cards aren't promptly deactivated, they could be misused, leading to wasted taxpayer money or even fraud. By requiring clear and quick procedures for handling these cards, the bill seeks to improve financial accountability across all federal agencies and reduce the risk of improper spending.
Without this bill, there might be inconsistencies in how different agencies manage their departing employees' charge cards, potentially leaving some accounts vulnerable. If this bill becomes law, it will establish a mandatory standard, giving voters more assurance that safeguards are in place to protect public funds. If it doesn't pass, current varying practices would continue, potentially leaving some doors open for financial mismanagement.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires federal agencies to establish a policy for deactivating charge cards when an employee leaves their job.
This ensures a consistent and mandatory process across the government for securing financial tools when staff depart.
PROVISION 02
The policy must include specific steps like employees returning the card, removing it from digital wallets, immediate agency deactivation, and reporting the card as invalid to the issuing bank.
These actions close multiple avenues for potential misuse or fraud involving government funds after an employee has left.
PROVISION 03
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct an annual review of agencies' compliance with these new rules and report its findings to Congress.
This provision provides ongoing oversight and accountability, ensuring agencies actually implement and maintain the required safeguards.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Iowa
YRS IN OFFICE
11
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 11
Introduced in Senate
SEP 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2794
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last actionSep 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025
Senate BillS 2794Government Operations and Politics
DECLINE Act
INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
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