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Government Efficiency: Agencies Must Identify and Eliminate Wasteful Programs.

This law mandates that every federal agency annually compile and publish a list of programs deemed unnecessary, ineffective, or duplicative. The goal is to save taxpayer money by eliminating waste and ensuring public funds are managed more efficiently. Citizens benefit from increased transparency regarding government spending.
Key points
Federal agencies are now required to publicly identify programs that are defunct, wasteful, or overlap with other government activities.
The law aims to improve how public money is spent and potentially reduce government inefficiency and unnecessary costs.
Agency leaders can recommend to Congress specific legal changes needed to eliminate or merge these identified wasteful programs.
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Print number: 118_S_666
Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH]
Process start date: 2023-03-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_666.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies are now required to publicly identify programs that are defunct, wasteful, or overlap with other government activities.
  • The law aims to improve how public money is spent and potentially reduce government inefficiency and unnecessary costs.
  • Agency leaders can recommend to Congress specific legal changes needed to eliminate or merge these identified wasteful programs.
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: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 82.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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