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Acting on the Annual Duplication Report Act of 2021

This act aims to address Government Accountability Office recommendations to eliminate duplicate government programs to increase efficiency and savings. It introduces changes across the Departments of Defense, Education, Energy, Housing, and Treasury. This includes reviewing military surcharges, closing student loan repayment loopholes, and establishing new security requirements for tax data.
Key points
Military changes: review of administrative surcharges in the foreign military sales program and modification of the pay calculation for military housing contractors.
Education changes: closing the forbearance loophole regarding cohort default rates to maximize effective use and recoupment of federal loans.
Financial changes: authorization to change coin composition to reduce costs, requirement for scannable codes on paper tax returns, and new security standards.
Housing changes: studies on Ginnie Mae guaranty fees, workforce structure, and compensation to optimize revenue and oversight.
Energy changes: review of options for the optimal size and configuration of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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Print number: 117_S_2782
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2021-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Acting on the Annual Duplication Report Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2782.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military changes: review of administrative surcharges in the foreign military sales program and modification of the pay calculation for military housing contractors.
  • Education changes: closing the forbearance loophole regarding cohort default rates to maximize effective use and recoupment of federal loans.
  • Financial changes: authorization to change coin composition to reduce costs, requirement for scannable codes on paper tax returns, and new security standards.
  • Housing changes: studies on Ginnie Mae guaranty fees, workforce structure, and compensation to optimize revenue and oversight.
  • Energy changes: review of options for the optimal size and configuration of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
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 Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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