HR7555Referred to Committee

Audit the Pentagon Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-12
Introduced
22
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Mark Pocan
Mark Pocan
Democrat · WI · Representative
Votes with party: 98.2% (545 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (22)

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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

2026-02-12

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require the Department of Defense to undergo a comprehensive financial audit to track how taxpayer money is being spent across military operations and programs. The goal is to improve accountability and identify any waste or mismanagement in the Pentagon's budget, which affects both military personnel and taxpayers who fund defense spending. By making the military's finances more transparent and auditable, the bill aims to ensure defense dollars are used efficiently.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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