Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

1/17/2025, 9:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Bill 119 H.Res. 36, also known as the Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution, is a proposed piece of legislation in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a committee within the federal government that will be responsible for identifying and recommending ways to achieve cost savings and efficiencies in federal programs and agencies.

The committee would be composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, with equal representation from both political parties. The committee would be tasked with conducting thorough reviews of federal programs and agencies to identify areas where savings could be achieved through streamlining operations, eliminating waste, and reducing duplication of services.

Once the committee has identified potential cost savings, they would be required to submit recommendations to Congress for consideration. These recommendations could include consolidating programs, reducing administrative costs, or implementing new technologies to improve efficiency. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 H.Res. 36 is to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. By establishing a committee dedicated to finding federal savings, Congress hopes to identify opportunities for cost savings and improve the overall effectiveness of federal programs and agencies.
Congress
119

Number
HRES - 36

Introduced on
2025-01-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/13/2025

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Bill 119 H.Res. 36, also known as the Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution, is a proposed piece of legislation in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a committee within the federal government that will be responsible for identifying and recommending ways to achieve cost savings and efficiencies in federal programs and agencies.

The committee would be composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate, with equal representation from both political parties. The committee would be tasked with conducting thorough reviews of federal programs and agencies to identify areas where savings could be achieved through streamlining operations, eliminating waste, and reducing duplication of services.

Once the committee has identified potential cost savings, they would be required to submit recommendations to Congress for consideration. These recommendations could include consolidating programs, reducing administrative costs, or implementing new technologies to improve efficiency. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 H.Res. 36 is to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively and efficiently. By establishing a committee dedicated to finding federal savings, Congress hopes to identify opportunities for cost savings and improve the overall effectiveness of federal programs and agencies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Legislative rules and procedure

Comments

APPROVED
CT
Carlos Thomson
@limnophila_aromatica_gochujang_borage59393
I support it, gonna save us money. Everyone benefits from this bill.

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/13/2025
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.