Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act

Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act

This bill requires each federal agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs.

Specifically, each agency must compile a list of such programs, based on guidance provided by the Office of Management and Budget, that

• are unnecessary, defunct, or unnecessarily duplicative federal programs;
• another agency could administer more effectively; or
• could operate more effectively if the program or activity were consolidated with other programs or activities.

Additionally, the President must include the list of identified programs or program activities in the annual budget submitted to Congress.

An agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified in the list.

Bill 118 hr 1390, also known as the Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to identify and eliminate unnecessary and wasteful government programs in order to reduce government spending and improve efficiency.

The bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive review of all federal programs and identify those that are duplicative, inefficient, or no longer necessary. The GAO will then submit a report to Congress outlining their findings and recommendations for eliminating these wasteful programs.

Once the report is submitted, Congress will have the opportunity to review the recommendations and take action to eliminate the identified programs. This could involve consolidating programs, cutting funding, or completely eliminating them altogether. The Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act aims to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. By identifying and eliminating wasteful programs, the government can save money and allocate resources more efficiently to programs that are truly beneficial and necessary. Overall, this bill seeks to streamline government operations and reduce unnecessary spending in order to improve the overall effectiveness of federal programs. It is an important step towards ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely and responsibly.