Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Obernolte (for himself, Mr. Weber of Texas, Mr. Webster …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Amends House Rules to establish a new standing committee focused on identifying and eliminating nonessential federal programs to reduce government spending.
Who Benefits and How
Fiscal conservatives gain a dedicated committee for spending reduction. Taxpayers potentially benefit from eliminated wasteful programs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
House must establish and fund new committee. Federal programs identified as nonessential face elimination.
Key Provisions
- Creates Committee on Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs
- Amends House Rule X to add new committee jurisdiction
- Establishes committee authority to identify programs for elimination
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Amends House Rules to create a Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Create institutional mechanism for spending reduction"
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