Agency Accountability Act of 2023

The Agency Accountability Act of 2023 requires most federal agencies to deposit fees, fines, and settlement proceeds into the general Treasury fund instead of retaining them for agency use. This applies to agencies defined under federal law, excluding the U.S. Postal Service and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), which must instead submit annual reports to Congress detailing their collections. The bill also amends budget rules to treat such funds as revenue for budgeting purposes, though exceptions cover whistleblower payments, loan guarantees, and insurance programs. These changes standardize how agencies manage and report certain funds, without altering fee collection practices.