Grothman Introduces Appropriations Transparency Act

Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-WI) has introduced the Appropriations Transparency Act, legislation that will ensure the annual funding bills that cost taxpayers trillions of dollars are subject to more scrutiny, and make their effects known and readily accessible for public review.

This bill has received strong support by a coalition including Americans for Prosperity, Citizens Against Government Waste, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Economic Policy Innovation Center, Heritage Action, R Street Institute, National Taxpayers Union, Taxpayer Protection Alliance, and Taxpayers for Common Sense. The bill is also cosponsored by Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Ben Cline (R-VA), Doug LaMalfa (R-CA), Nancy Mace (R-SC), Mary Miller (R-IL), Barry Moore (R-AL), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Joe Wilson (R-SC)…

“The R Street Institute is pleased to support the “Appropriations Transparency Act.” This common sense reform would enhance understanding of the fiscal impact of annual spending bills. Nominal top line numbers for discretionary spending are only one small part of the total financial impact of appropriations. Changes to various accounts and underlying programs can have long-term implications that should be easy to access for the public and lawmakers alike. Improved information and accountability are essential to restrain Washington’s sprawling debt.” said Nan Swift, Resident Fellow, R Street Institute.