Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

2/7/2025, 1:24 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 36

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 36

Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

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.

The committee shall cease to exist at the end of the 120th Congress.

Current Status of Bill HRES 36

Bill HRES 36 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 13, 2025. Bill HRES 36 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 13, 2025.  Bill HRES 36's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 13, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 36

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
15
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
15
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 36

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional committeesCongressional operations and organizationLegislative rules and procedure

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 36

Finding Federal Savings Committee ResolutionFinding Federal Savings Committee ResolutionAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.
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