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119-hr-519119th Congress

Federal Subaward Reporting System Modernization and Expansion Act

Sponsored By: Representative Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

Introduced

Summary

Modernize and expand federal subaward reporting. This bill would overhaul the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) subaward system to improve data accuracy, public access, and enforcement while easing reporting burdens on recipients.

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  • Federal award recipients would face clearer rules. Prime recipients must report the first-tier subawards or certify that no subaward was made, and the system would collect the first two tiers of subawards so final recipients are visible.
  • The General Services Administration would get new oversight and deadlines. The GSA Inspector General would deliver a system review with recommendations within 180 days, and the Administrator would be required to act on fixes and plans to modernize reporting.
  • Agencies would follow a set rollout and reporting schedule. The Administrator would submit a modernization plan within 1 year and agencies would begin implementing it within 2 years, with biannual reports to Congress until the plan is fully implemented. The bill also calls for standardized rules, better public access, and enforcement measures.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Modernize federal subaward data system

This bill would direct watchdogs and managers to fix federal subaward reporting. The GSA Inspector General would report to Congress within 180 days on problems and fixes. The GSA Administrator would submit a plan within 1 year, and update it each year until finished. The plan would standardize rules across agencies and require a certification if no subaward was made. It would aim to reduce reporting burden on recipients and make data easier for the public to use. It would also add enforcement to ensure agencies and recipients follow the rules.

Two-tier reporting for federal subawards

If enacted, each agency would need to follow the new plan within 2 years. Starting no later than 1 year after the first plan is sent, agencies would collect data on the first and second tier of subawards. They would use the data elements required under federal transparency law. This could increase reporting work for prime recipients and subrecipients, while improving public transparency.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]

    NC • D

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 1/22/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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