Bills · S 4130
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 4130Government information and archives
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to increase transparency and accountability in how federal money is spent. Currently, it can sometimes be difficult for the average citizen to understand the full financial scope of projects that receive federal funding, or to discern what portion of a project is paid for by taxpayers versus other sources. If this bill becomes law, voters would have clear, easily accessible information on the 'price tag' of federally supported projects, allowing them to better understand how their tax dollars are being allocated.
This increased visibility could lead to more informed public debate about government spending priorities and the effectiveness of funded programs. If the bill doesn't become law, the current varied and often less explicit disclosure practices would likely continue, potentially leaving the public less informed about the full financial contributions of the federal government to a wide range of projects across the country.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires federal agencies and recipients of federal funds (like state governments or research grant recipients) to clearly state the percentage and dollar amount of federal funding, as well as non-governmental funding, for any program or project in most public documents.
This is the core transparency requirement, ensuring the public can see how much taxpayer money is used for projects and what other sources contribute.
PROVISION 02
Exempts communications containing 280 characters or less (e.g., short social media posts) from needing to include the detailed disclosure information.
This provides a practical exception for very short messages where full detail would be impossible, without completely eliminating accountability.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that entities receiving federal funds certify their compliance with these disclosure requirements, including for very short communications, as part of their regular progress reporting.
This creates an additional layer of accountability, ensuring organizations acknowledge and adhere to the transparency rules across all communication types.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to annually review a random sample of public communications for compliance and publish its findings.
This provision establishes a federal oversight mechanism to actively monitor adherence to the new disclosure rules and make compliance rates public.
PROVISION 05
Requires OMB to establish a public mechanism for anonymous reporting of communications that do not comply with the disclosure requirements.
This empowers the public to participate in oversight and identify instances where projects may not be transparent about their federal funding.
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ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in Senate
MAR 18
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
MAR 18
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 4130
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2026
Last actionMar 18, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2026
Senate BillS 4130Government information and archives
COST Act
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2026
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READING
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