Federal Assistance Procedures Reform Act of 1989

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Federal Assistance Procedures Reform Act of 1989 - Requires each applicant for Federal assistance to provide the appropriate Federal agency with written certification of consultant information, including names and addresses, fees, and covered activities. Provides civil and criminal penalties for violations of such requirements. Amends Federal law to require public notice of agency rules changes. Amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to: (1) authorize inspectors general to subpoena witnesses; (2) authorize inspectors general to transmit a report directly to the appropriate congressional committee if the Secretary of an agency fails to do so; and (3) appoint inspectors general for ten-year terms. Establishes within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Comptroller to advise the Secretary on Department financial and management activities. Prohibits: (1) HUD fee arrangements tied to success in obtaining a grant or the amount of such grant; and (2) HUD officers or employees from disclosing inside information during the housing assistance selection process.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 September 1989

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