What does Preamble of S 872 do?

This bill amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. The purpose of the bill is to ensure that other transaction agreements are reported to USAspending.gov.

What does SHORT TITLE. of S 872 do?

This bill is formally titled the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025.

What does OTHER TRANSACTION AGREEMENT REPORTING. of S 872 do?

This section amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to include other transaction agreements in its reporting requirements. It mandates that data relating to other transaction agreements be automatically transmitted to USAspending.gov within three years of the Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025's enactment. The Secretary must also publish an annual report detailing Federal spending on awards not yet posted to the website, including reasons for the omission. The Secretary, in coordination with the Director and relevant agencies, must publish a report listing other transaction agreements on USAspending.gov within one year of the Act's enactment. Within two years of enactment, the Secretary must submit a plan to Congress outlining the status of incorporating other transaction agreement data into USAspending.gov.

What does OTHER AMENDMENTS. of S 872 do?

This section amends the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. It modifies requirements for inspector general reports, establishing deadlines for submission and public availability. The amendments also address the quality and accuracy of information posted regarding federal funds. The Secretary and Director are tasked with establishing requirements to ensure data completeness and accuracy. Agencies are responsible for ensuring the data they post is complete and accurate. The Secretary, in consultation with the Director, will determine which agencies are required to post information and publish a list. The effective date of some amendments is tied to the publication of the first list under section 3(e)(2).

What does GAO REPORT. of S 872 do?

This section requires the Comptroller General of the United States to make recommendations for updates to clause 52.204.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. These recommendations should address incorporating requirements under the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006. The report is due within one year of the Act's enactment.

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Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 — S. 872

Last updated: 11/7/2025 · Introduced: 3/5/2025

Author: Joni Ernst (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires other transaction agreements to be reported to USAspending.gov, ensuring greater transparency in federal spending.
It mandates annual reports detailing federal spending on awards not yet posted to USAspending.gov and establishes requirements for data completeness and accuracy.
The bill directs the Government Accountability Office to recommend updates to the Federal Acquisition Regulation to incorporate transparency requirements.

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