Floor Vote ScheduledFiled Apr 22, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R)
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 401.
Apr 27, 2026
Summary
The bill introduces new rules to identify and recoup improper payments in areas like child‑care, health care, and COVID‑era programs, while adding transparency requirements for the President’s budget. It also restricts U.S. financial assistance that could benefit foreign agents or the Taliban and expands whistleblower protections for contractors. By improving data sharing and audit standards, the measure seeks to safeguard taxpayer dollars.
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