To require the evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of such functions, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions The Comptroller General shall— procure the services of a non-Federal auditor to— evaluate each Federal program carried and provides congressional consideration of reform proposals On the first calendar day on which both Houses are in session, on or immediately following the date on which the report is submitted to Congress under section 2. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, reporting requirements, and grants. The main policy areas are Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, and Defense.
Who Benefits and How
National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could see lower costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions The Comptroller General shall— procure the services of a non-Federal auditor to— evaluate each Federal program carried...
- Provides congressional consideration of reform proposals On the first calendar day on which both Houses are in session, on or immediately following the date on which the report is submitted to Congress under section 2...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions The Comptroller General shall— procure the services of a non-Federal auditor to— evaluate each Federal program carried and provides congressional consideration of reform proposals On the first calendar day on which both Houses are in session, on or immediately following the date on which the report is submitted to Congress under section 2.
Key Policy Areas
Environmental Groups, Finance, Environment, Defense
Primary Purpose
The bill creates evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions The Comptroller General shall— procure the services of a non-Federal auditor to— evaluate each Federal program carried and provides congressional consideration of reform proposals On the first calendar day on which both Houses are in session, on or immediately following the date on which the report is submitted to Congress under section 2.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- National security and critical infrastructure stakeholders affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Van Duyne (for herself, Mr. Finstad, and Mr. Carter …
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