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Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 29

Bill 118 H.Res. 29, also known as the Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of establishing a committee to identify potential areas for cost savings within the federal government. The resolution calls for the creation of a bipartisan committee composed of members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The committee would be tasked with conducting a thorough review of federal spending and programs in order to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and areas where cost savings could be achieved. The goal of the committee is to help reduce the federal deficit and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely.

The resolution outlines the specific duties of the committee, including conducting hearings, gathering input from experts and stakeholders, and submitting a report to Congress with recommendations for cost-saving measures. The committee would have a specified timeframe to complete its work and present its findings to Congress. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 29 aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within the federal government by identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements. It reflects a bipartisan effort to address the growing federal deficit and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used effectively.

Congressional Summary of HRES 29

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 29

Bill HRES 29 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2023. Bill HRES 29 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2023.  Bill HRES 29's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 29

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
48
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
46
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 29

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional committees
- Congressional operations and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government studies and investigations
- House of Representatives
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Members of Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 29

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

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