Contact Congress about S. 872: Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025

Federal agencies would have to report more flexible spending deals on USAspending.gov. The bill also sets deadlines and checks to make sure the data is posted and accurate.

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Stop Secret Spending Act of 2025 is a House bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Latest action on S. 872: Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that use other transaction agreements or manage spending data. It also affects Treasury and the Office of Management and Budget, which would set reporting rules and check data quality. Agency inspectors general would have to review compliance. The public, Congress, researchers, and watchdog groups could get a fuller view of where federal award money goes.

Why this matters: Federal spending can be hard to track when some award types do not show up clearly on USAspending.gov. This bill would bring more of that money into public view. It could help people see who received federal awards, how much money was involved, and why some spending stayed off the website. The exact cost and workload for agencies would depend on how the new systems and rules are carried out.

Key provisions in S. 872

• Other transaction agreements would count as federal awards that must be reported. These are flexible federal deals often used for research, development, or prototype work.
• Treasury must make data on other transaction agreements go to USAspending.gov automatically. The data must be shown in one central place within 3 years after the bill becomes law.
• The government must publish a yearly report on federal award money that is not on USAspending.gov. The report must give the total amount and explain why it was left off, such as classified spending or awards from Congress or the courts.
• If the automatic system is not ready within 1 year, Treasury must publish a backup report. The Office of Management and Budget and the agencies involved must help list and describe all such agreements from the last fiscal year.
• If the data is still not fully added after 2 years, Treasury must report to Congress. The plan must explain the progress made and the steps needed to finish by the 3-year deadline.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 872

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 872

What is S. 872?

Federal agencies would have to report more flexible spending deals on USAspending.gov. The bill also sets deadlines and checks to make sure the data is posted and accurate.

How do I support or oppose S. 872?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 872?

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Can Modern Action explain S. 872 before I act?

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