Trust in Government Act of 2023
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 May 2023): Subcommittee Hearings Held.
What this bill does
The "Trust in Government Act of 2023" would direct several federal agencies to improve how they deliver services to the public and how people perceive their interactions with these agencies. This includes specific actions like the State Department creating an online passport renewal process, the Treasury Department expanding electronic tax filing and offering email support, and the Department of Education creating a centralized student loan repayment portal. Other agencies, such as Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the Social Security Administration, would also be required to make changes to streamline online applications and benefit processes. The Office of Management and Budget would also be tasked with creating a team to help agencies with these improvements.
This bill would affect individuals interacting with these government agencies for services such as passports, tax assistance, student loans, disaster relief, and Social Security benefits. It aims to make these interactions easier and more efficient, particularly through online platforms. Additionally, the bill would impact the agencies themselves by requiring them to implement new digital tools and processes to improve public perception and service delivery.
H.R. 2689 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 18, 2023. It has been referred to multiple committees, including Oversight and Accountability, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and others, for consideration. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House or the Senate.
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Official summary
Trust in Government Act of 2023
This bill directs the Departments of State, the Treasury, the Interior, Agriculture, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education (ED), Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security (DHS), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to take specified steps to improve service delivery and public perception of agency interactions.
Such steps shall include
• State setting up an online passport renewal process;
• Treasury expanding electronic tax filing and offering support via secure e-mail;
• ED creating a centralized loan repayment portal;
• DHS taking action to reduce passenger wait times at airports;
• the SBA streamlining online disaster assistance applications; and
Timeline
10 May 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2689 do?
- The "Trust in Government Act of 2023" would direct several federal agencies to improve how they deliver services to the public and how people perceive their interactions with these agencies. This includes specific actions like the State Department creating an online passport renewal process, the Treasury Department expanding electronic tax filing and offering email support, and the Department of Education creating a centralized student loan repayment portal. Other agencies, such as Homeland Security, Agriculture, and the Social Security Administration, would also be required to make changes to streamline online applications and benefit processes. The Office of Management and Budget would also be tasked with creating a team to help agencies with these improvements. This bill would affect individuals interacting with these government agencies for services such as passports, tax assistance, student loans, disaster relief, and Social Security benefits. It aims to make these interactions easier and more efficient, particularly through online platforms. Additionally, the bill would impact the agencies themselves by requiring them to implement new digital tools and processes to improve public perception and service delivery. H.R. 2689 was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 18, 2023. It has been referred to multiple committees, including Oversight and Accountability, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and others, for consideration. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House or the Senate.
- Has H.R. 2689 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2689. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2689?
- H.R. 2689 was sponsored by Rep. Porter, Katie [D-CA-47] (D-CA), with 14 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2689?
- Subcommittee Hearings Held. (10 May 2023).
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