REDUCE Act

12/19/2024, 9:06 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
The REDUCE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7279, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reducing government waste and inefficiency. The main goal of the bill is to streamline government operations and cut unnecessary spending in order to save taxpayer dollars.

The REDUCE Act proposes several measures to achieve this goal. One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a bipartisan commission tasked with identifying areas of government waste and inefficiency. This commission would be responsible for conducting thorough reviews of government programs and operations to determine where cost-saving measures can be implemented.

Additionally, the REDUCE Act calls for the implementation of performance-based budgeting practices within government agencies. This would require agencies to set specific performance goals and metrics, and to regularly report on their progress towards meeting these goals. By holding agencies accountable for their performance, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent effectively and efficiently. Overall, the REDUCE Act is focused on promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability within the federal government. By targeting waste and inefficiency, the bill aims to save taxpayer dollars and improve the overall effectiveness of government operations.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7279

Introduced on
2024-02-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
The REDUCE Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7279, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of reducing government waste and inefficiency. The main goal of the bill is to streamline government operations and cut unnecessary spending in order to save taxpayer dollars.

The REDUCE Act proposes several measures to achieve this goal. One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a bipartisan commission tasked with identifying areas of government waste and inefficiency. This commission would be responsible for conducting thorough reviews of government programs and operations to determine where cost-saving measures can be implemented.

Additionally, the REDUCE Act calls for the implementation of performance-based budgeting practices within government agencies. This would require agencies to set specific performance goals and metrics, and to regularly report on their progress towards meeting these goals. By holding agencies accountable for their performance, the bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent effectively and efficiently. Overall, the REDUCE Act is focused on promoting fiscal responsibility and accountability within the federal government. By targeting waste and inefficiency, the bill aims to save taxpayer dollars and improve the overall effectiveness of government operations.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to reduce the administrative burden on physicians and physical and occupational therapists, with respect to plan of care certification and recertification requirements.

Policy Areas
Health

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Latest Action12/17/2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.