Ro Khanna (D-CA)
Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act
A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
In the other chamber's committee
Passed one chamber and has been handed to a committee in the other.
The committee decides whether it goes any further, and most bills that reach a committee never leave it. A committee that simply does nothing kills a bill without anyone ever voting against it, so no news from here is usually the news.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Passed House voice vote
- In Senate committee
The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This Act, known as the "Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act," requires the Comptroller General to evaluate how Federal funds are managed by State and local governments. Not later than 2 years after enactment, and periodically thereafter, the Comptroller General must submit an assessment to Congress. This assessment focuses on identifying program areas and administrative practices that pose risks to the integrity of Federal funds. The report must highlight vulnerabilities related to waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments. Additionally, the assessment should identify successful strategies and suggest ways to improve Federal tools and resources.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +4
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
By identifying vulnerabilities and improving eligibility processes, the bill promotes more responsible management of Federal funds.
- Scored +3
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill aims to reduce waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments in the administration of Federal funds.
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The requirement for the Comptroller General to submit periodic assessments to Congress increases oversight and transparency of fund management.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identifying Vulnerabilities: The bill requires the identification of program areas and practices susceptible to waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments, which helps protect the integrity of Federal funds (Section 2(b)(1)).
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Strengthening Integrity: The assessment will evaluate evidence-based best practices and strategies that have successfully reduced waste, fraud, and abuse in Federally-funded programs (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Improving Federal Support: The Act seeks to identify how Federal tools, resources, and technical assistance can be improved to help State and local governments prevent and mitigate systemic vulnerabilities (Section 2(b)(4)).
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Better Administration Processes: The assessment includes recommendations to improve eligibility determination and enrollment processes to mitigate identified risks (Section 2(b)(5)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — By identifying vulnerabilities and improving eligibility processes, the bill promotes more responsible management of Federal funds. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill aims to reduce waste, fraud, abuse, and improper payments in the administration of Federal funds.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The requirement for the Comptroller General to submit periodic assessments to Congress increases oversight and transparency of fund management.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Improving the accuracy of enrollment and eligibility processes helps protect the delivery of public assistance programs.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — Ensuring the integrity of Federal funds can help ensure that support programs effectively reach those in need.
- 6/9/2026
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 6/8/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3933)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3933)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8107.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3933-3934)
- Mr. Gill (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 4/29/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 0.
- 3/26/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee