Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution establishes the House Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs to analyze underperforming or nonessential federal programs and recommend actions to modify or eliminate those programs. The resolution also establishes expedited procedures for legislation reported by the committee to eliminate programs or rescind funding.

Bill 118 HRES 890, also known as the Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a new committee within the House of Representatives. This committee would be responsible for identifying and eliminating federal programs that are deemed nonessential.

The bill seeks to streamline the federal government by identifying programs that are no longer necessary or effective, thus saving taxpayer money and improving the efficiency of government operations. The Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs would be tasked with conducting thorough reviews of various federal programs to determine their necessity and effectiveness.

If passed, this bill would represent a significant step towards reducing government waste and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. By establishing a dedicated committee to focus on eliminating nonessential federal programs, Congress would be taking proactive measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 890 represents a bipartisan effort to address government waste and improve the functioning of the federal government. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to have a positive impact on the way that federal programs are evaluated and managed.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 890

Introduced on
2023-11-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/21/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution establishes the House Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs to analyze underperforming or nonessential federal programs and recommend actions to modify or eliminate those programs. The resolution also establishes expedited procedures for legislation reported by the committee to eliminate programs or rescind funding.

Bill 118 HRES 890, also known as the Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs, is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to create a new committee within the House of Representatives. This committee would be responsible for identifying and eliminating federal programs that are deemed nonessential.

The bill seeks to streamline the federal government by identifying programs that are no longer necessary or effective, thus saving taxpayer money and improving the efficiency of government operations. The Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs would be tasked with conducting thorough reviews of various federal programs to determine their necessity and effectiveness.

If passed, this bill would represent a significant step towards reducing government waste and ensuring that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively. By establishing a dedicated committee to focus on eliminating nonessential federal programs, Congress would be taking proactive measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 890 represents a bipartisan effort to address government waste and improve the functioning of the federal government. It is an important piece of legislation that has the potential to have a positive impact on the way that federal programs are evaluated and managed.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.

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Latest Summary12/26/2024

This resolution establishes the House Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs to analyze underperforming or nonessential federal programs and recommend actions to modify or eliminate those programs. The resolution also establ...


Latest Action11/21/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.