Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 872

119th Congress

Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.

Introduced:Nov 7, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Joni Ernst

R - IA

Cosponsors

5

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill requires federal agencies to report other transaction agreements (OTAs) to USAspending.gov, providing transparency for billions in federal spending that currently bypasses traditional contract reporting requirements.

Latest Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 265.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires federal agencies to report other transaction agreements (OTAs) to USAspending.gov, providing transparency for billions in federal spending that currently bypasses traditional contract reporting requirements.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires other transaction agreement data on USAspending.gov within 3 years
Mandates annual report on unreported federal spending and reasons for exclusion
Requires Inspector General reports on agency spending transparency
Establishes data quality and display standards for federal agencies
Creates implementation plan with interim reporting requirements

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The public would gain visibility into billions in previously unreported federal spending. Federal agencies would face new transparency requirements for OTAs. Inspectors General would have expanded oversight responsibilities.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Budget deficits and national debt

Congressional oversight

Government information and archives

Internet, web applications, social media

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

872, 119th Congress (2025). "Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-872