WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

HR 10319

To require annual reports on bonuses awarded to career Senior Executive Service employees, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced by Mike Bost and 5 co-sponsors

Requires annual reports on bonuses for career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees, boosting transparency for agencies and congressional oversight.

Introduced in House
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · HR 10319

Summary of HR 10319 – BONUS Transparency Act

Overview

HR 10319, introduced in the House on December 6, 2024, is titled “To require annual reports on bonuses awarded to career Senior Executive Service employees, and for other purposes.” The introduced version identifies a short title as the Boosting Openness and Notable Understanding of Salaries Transparency Act, or the BONUS Transparency Act. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

What the bill would do

  • Key stated provision: The bill would require annual reports on bonuses awarded to career Senior Executive Service (SES) employees.
  • The text provided does not include additional substantive provisions beyond the reporting requirement. As introduced, other specific changes or mechanisms (e.g., data elements to be reported, reporting format, recipients of reports, or timelines for submission) are not detailed in the available description.

Who would be affected

  • Career SES employees who receive bonuses and the agencies that award SES bonuses.
  • Federal offices and agencies administering SES programs would be involved in compiling and reporting the required information.
  • Congress, particularly the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, would receive annual reports to facilitate oversight.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: December 6, 2024.
  • Status: Introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • There are no further actions listed in the provided information.

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Mike Flood.
  • Cosponsors: Adrian Smith, Juan Ciscomani, Derrick Van Orden, Dan Newhouse, Mike Bost.
  • Others associated with the measure (as listed): The bill is supported by several House members as indicated by the cosponsor roster.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Transparency and accountability: By mandating annual reporting on SES bonuses, the bill aims to increase transparency around executive compensation practices and performance-based rewards.
  • Administrative burden: Agencies would need to collect and submit annual bonus data, which could require new reporting processes or data systems.
  • Scope and privacy: The bill’s impact depends on the level of detail required in the reports (e.g., whether individual recipients or aggregate data are disclosed).
  • Future steps: If the committee advances the bill, it could undergo amendments or moves toward floor consideration. No cost estimates or specific reporting formats are provided in the current summary.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparative note with similar transparency bills or map out potential data elements that Congress often requests in SES bonus reporting, once the full text becomes available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

Sign in to ask a question.