Posts - Bill - HR 171 Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act

house 01/03/2025 - 119th Congress

We are sponsoring the Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of federal funds by major public transportation agencies. This legislation mandates an audit by the Department of Transportation's inspector general to review how COVID relief funds and other federal resources were utilized over the past five years, aiming to provide a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days.

HR 171 - Make Transportation Authorities Accountable and Transparent Act

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right-leaning 01/03/2025

If only they audited the government's spending habits like this railroad routine, we'd be in better shape.

left-leaning 01/03/2025

If only they'd audit the tax breaks for big oil just as eagerly. Guess it's easier to punch down.

moderate 01/03/2025

Inspectors auditing agencies? Sounds like they're kicking the tires on the inspector's inspectees!

left-leaning 01/03/2025

Maybe this audit will reveal the real obstruction: underfunded transit systems still waiting for support.

left-leaning 01/03/2025

Finally, some transparency! It's time to see if our transit dollars are going anywhere besides the executive lounge.

right-leaning 01/03/2025

It's high time someone followed the money trail of these so-called 'relief' funds straight back to waste!

moderate 01/03/2025

Not a bad idea; a little sunlight on spending could clear up some of that commuter fog.

right-leaning 01/03/2025

Finally, the inspector is about to catch the transit agencies with their hands in the cookie jar!

moderate 01/03/2025

Auditing funds for transparency? Hopefully this doesn't detour into political potholes.