H.R. 8107 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act
Cosponsors: 1 (0 D, 1 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-14
Introduced: 2026-03-26
Latest action (2026-06-09): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
What H.R. 8107 does, in plain terms
Government Audit and Accountability of Federally Funded State-Administered Programs Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on federally funded state-administered programs (including programs subject to federal single audit requirements) that are at high risk for waste, fraud, and abuse. Specifically, the report must identify program areas and administrative practices that make such programs systematically vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse; assess best practices that strengthen the administration of federally funded programs and prevent such vulnerabilities; identify federal tools, resources, and assistance to address vulnerability patterns; and include recommendations for addressing high-risk program areas and administrative practices.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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Constitutionally sound
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The bill is a routine oversight measure that directs the Government Accountability Office to study and report on federally funded state-administered programs. It does not expand federal regulatory authority, restrict individual rights, or alter the federal-state balance. It is a proper exercise of Congress's spending and oversight powers.
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✓ Passes · Enumerated powers
Congress has the power to appropriate funds and to ensure that federal funds are spent properly. The bill's requirement for a GAO report on federally funded programs is a legitimate exercise of Congress's spending power under Article I, Section 8, Clause 1, and its oversight authority. It does not regulate state conduct beyond the scope of federal funding. -
✓ Passes · Bill of Rights
The bill imposes no restrictions on speech, religion, assembly, press, petition, arms, quartering, search and seizure, self-incrimination, due process, takings, trial rights, or cruel and unusual punishment. It is purely informational and does not affect any enumerated right. -
✓ Passes · Individual sovereignty
The bill does not restrict individual action or property. It merely requires a federal agency to produce a report. No individual is compelled to act or refrain from acting, and no property is taken or regulated. -
✓ Passes · Decentralization
The bill does not consolidate decision-making upward. It is a federal oversight function that inherently belongs to the federal government because it concerns federal funds. States and localities are not preempted or overridden; the report is advisory and does not impose mandates. The four-question test is satisfied: individuals and local communities are not involved in federal auditing, and the f… -
✓ Passes · Due process and takings
The bill does not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property. It does not impose penalties, require hearings, or take property. It is a study and report, so procedural and substantive due process are not implicated.
Sources: Congress.gov: HR 8107 summary
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Federal Grant Accountability and Transparency Enhancement Act of 2025
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To improve oversight and accountability of federal funds distributed to states by requiring standardized audits and public reporting of how states spend federal money in federally funded, state-administered programs.
Bipartisan rationale: Honors Democratic priorities: ensures transparency and accountability of federal spending, protects program integrity, and uses existing federal resources without burdening states. Honors Republican priorities: respects state sovereignty by avoiding commandeering, limits federal mandates, includes a sunset clause to prevent permanent expansion, and uses risk-based audits to reduce bureaucratic overreach.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 Article I, Section 8, Clause 18 Amendment X Amendment V
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