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Federal Sunset Commission Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8554| House 
| Updated: 10/9/2020
Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (6)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal Sunset Commission Act of 2020 This bill provides for the establishment of the Federal Agency Sunset Commission to submit to Congress a schedule for review and abolishment of each agency, including each advisory committee. Each agency shall be abolished unless reauthorized by Congress. For each agency, the commission must schedule a date of abolishment to occur at least once every 12 years. The commission must (1) review and evaluate the efficiency and public need for each agency using specified criteria; (2) analyze the authority claimed by the executive branch but not specifically authorized by statute; (3) recommend whether each agency should be abolished, reorganized, or continued; and (3) report to Congress on introduced legislation that would establish a new agency or a new program. The Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office, in cooperation with the Congressional Research Service, shall prepare an inventory of federal programs to assist Congress and the commission in carrying out this bill. The bill provides for expedited consideration of the schedule for review and abolishment.
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Timeline
Oct 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • October 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 9, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-39: Federal Sunset Act of 2019
Advisory bodiesCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressPerformance measurement

Federal Sunset Commission Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8554| House 
| Updated: 10/9/2020
Federal Sunset Commission Act of 2020 This bill provides for the establishment of the Federal Agency Sunset Commission to submit to Congress a schedule for review and abolishment of each agency, including each advisory committee. Each agency shall be abolished unless reauthorized by Congress. For each agency, the commission must schedule a date of abolishment to occur at least once every 12 years. The commission must (1) review and evaluate the efficiency and public need for each agency using specified criteria; (2) analyze the authority claimed by the executive branch but not specifically authorized by statute; (3) recommend whether each agency should be abolished, reorganized, or continued; and (3) report to Congress on introduced legislation that would establish a new agency or a new program. The Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office, in cooperation with the Congressional Research Service, shall prepare an inventory of federal programs to assist Congress and the commission in carrying out this bill. The bill provides for expedited consideration of the schedule for review and abolishment.
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Timeline
Oct 9, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 9, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • October 9, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 9, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Michael Cloud

Michael Cloud

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (6)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Pete Olson (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Rules Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 116-39: Federal Sunset Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional operations and organizationCongressional oversightEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressPerformance measurement