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Government Agency Duplication Study: Potential Taxpayer Savings

This bill requires selected government agencies to study their overlapping functions. The goal is to identify and eliminate these redundancies, potentially leading to taxpayer savings and more efficient government operations. Citizens may benefit from more effective use of public funds.
Key points
Government agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Health, Housing, Interior, Labor, Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency, must identify duplicated functions.
The annual cost of these duplicated activities will be calculated, showing potential savings.
Agencies are to propose solutions for eliminating duplication, including identifying which agency is best suited for sole responsibility.
Study results will be reported to Congress within one year, potentially leading to concrete changes in government operations.
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Print number: 117_HR_8464
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2022-07-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8464.

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 2022-07-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Health, Housing, Interior, Labor, Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency, must identify duplicated functions.
  • The annual cost of these duplicated activities will be calculated, showing potential savings.
  • Agencies are to propose solutions for eliminating duplication, including identifying which agency is best suited for sole responsibility.
  • Study results will be reported to Congress within one year, potentially leading to concrete changes in government operations.
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. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

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

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