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To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes.

12/29/2022, 6:18 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8464

Bill 117 hr 8464, also known as the "Duplicative Functions Study Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to address inefficiencies within the executive branch of the Federal government. The bill requires certain agencies to conduct a study on duplicative functions, with the goal of identifying areas where resources are being wasted due to redundant or overlapping responsibilities.

The bill does not specify which agencies will be required to participate in the study, but it does outline the criteria that will be used to determine which functions are considered duplicative. These criteria include looking at the mission, goals, and activities of each agency, as well as assessing the impact of duplicative functions on the effectiveness and efficiency of government operations.

In addition to conducting the study, the bill also requires agencies to develop a plan for addressing any identified duplicative functions. This plan must include recommendations for streamlining operations, eliminating redundancies, and improving overall efficiency. Overall, the Duplicative Functions Study Act is aimed at promoting greater accountability and effectiveness within the executive branch of the Federal government by identifying and addressing areas where resources are being wasted. It is a non-partisan effort to improve government operations and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently.

Congressional Summary of HR 8464

This bill requires specified agencies in the executive branch of the federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions.

Specifically, such agencies (which include the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency) must

  • identity functions that duplicate the functions of other specified agencies;
  • calculate the annual cost of such duplicative functions; and
  • analyze solutions for eliminating such duplicative functions, including identifying which agency is best suited to have sole responsibility for such functions.

Such agencies must jointly submit a consolidated report to Congress on the results.

Current Status of Bill HR 8464

Bill HR 8464 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2022. Bill HR 8464 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 21, 2022.  Bill HR 8464's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of July 21, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8464

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8464

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8464

To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes.
To require certain agencies in the executive branch of the Federal government to conduct a study on duplicative functions, and for other purposes.

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