Public Law 107-289 · H.R. 4685 · Became law

Accountability of Tax Dollars Act of 2002

Official title: “To amend title 31, United States Code, to expand the types of Federal agencies that are required to prepare audited financial statements.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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The Senate passed it without objection on October 17, 2002. No individual votes are recorded.

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