While most of the country is focusing on the growing spending and waste in our country, there are several in Washington that are focused on creating positive changes in our nation’s budget. A website called sunshine.gop.gov is attempting to shine the light on government spending, as well as some conservative attempts at real reform.
According to the website, Rep Ron Paul (R – TX) has submitted HR 1207, the Federal Reserve Transparency Act. The purpose of the bill is to insert a paragraph in federal law requiring the Comptroller General to perform an audit of the Governors of the Federal Reserve Board before the end of 2010. HR 1207 was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services on February 26.
Reps Bill Cassidy (R – LA) and Jackie Speier (D – CA) have introduced H Res 440 that will require Congressional Representatives to post all earmark requests on their website within24 hours of making the request, where it will remain for the remainder of the legislative session. H Res 440 was referred to the House Committe on Rules on May 14.
Rep Virginia Foxx (R – NC) has submitted HR 2255, the Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act. This act seeks to improve congressional deliberations regarding unfunded mandates. On May 5, HR 2255 was referred to the House Committe on Oversight and Government Reform as well as the House Committee on Rules.
Now, the question is, if we can pass a $787 Billion spending bill in a few months, why has HR 1207 been sitting in committee since February? Here at The Grover Cleveland Society, we believe in getting involved. Call your Senators and House Representative and let them know where you stand on these issues. Don’t know who your Senators or Representative are? Click here to find out. If you want to track the status of these bills, click here for a great website.