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H.R. 12785 (94th)

Federal Agency Control and Review Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

25 March 1976

Last action

25 March 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

Sponsors

Rep. Blouin, Michael [D-IA-2], Rep. Baucus, Max [D-MT-1], Rep. Daniel, W. C. (Dan) [D-VA-5], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Derwinski, Edward J. [R-IL-4], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Rep. Mann, James R. [D-SC-4], Rep. Sikes, Robert L. F. [D-FL-1], Rep. Whitehurst, G. William [R-VA-2], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Federal Agency Control and Review Act - Requires the Office of Management and Budget to conduct a study lasting one to two years of each Federal agency's efficiency and effectiveness. Requires that such report be submitted to the President and Congress. Authorizes the President to submit to Congress his recommendations with respect to such report. States that a report must have been concluded on all existing agencies within 12 years after the enactment of this Act and on all agencies within ten years after their creation. Requires that such study be repeated every ten years. Terminates such Federal agency ten years after the Office's report is submitted to Congress unless Congress adopts legislation to continue such agency.

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Timeline

  1. 25 March 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 March 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 March 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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