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Act on Assessing Duplication of Federal Programs

This act aims to improve taxpayer money utilization. It requires an independent government agency (GAO) to review new bills for potential duplication of existing programs, offices, or initiatives. This ensures citizens that the government avoids wasting resources on redundant activities.
Key points
An independent government agency (GAO) will assess new legislation to identify potential duplication of existing programs.
Information on possible duplication will be publicly available on the GAO website, increasing transparency of public spending.
The goal is more efficient management of taxpayer money by avoiding unnecessary duplication of government efforts.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4742
Sponsor: Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7]
Process start date: 2021-07-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Duplication Scoring Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4742.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • An independent government agency (GAO) will assess new legislation to identify potential duplication of existing programs.
  • Information on possible duplication will be publicly available on the GAO website, increasing transparency of public spending.
  • The goal is more efficient management of taxpayer money by avoiding unnecessary duplication of government efforts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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