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H.R. 42 (98th)

A bill to establish a Commission on More Effective Government, with the declared objective of improving the quality of government in the United States and of restoring public confidence in government at all levels.

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Introduced

3 January 1983

Last action

4 February 1983 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Hubbard, Carroll, Jr. [D-KY-1], Rep. Patman, William N. [D-TX-14], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18], Rep. Synar, Mike [D-OK-2], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Hatcher, Charles [D-GA-2], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Hall, Sam B., Jr. [D-TX-1], Rep. McDade, Joseph M. [R-PA-10], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Del. Sunia, Foto I. F. [D-AS-At Large], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Jones, James R. [D-OK-1], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Ratchford, William R. [D-CT-5], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Bethune, Ed [R-AR-2], Rep. Long, Gillis W. [D-LA-8], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14], Rep. Clinger, William F., Jr. [R-PA-5], Rep. Forsythe, Edwin B. [R-NJ-6], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Latta, Delbert L. [R-OH-5]

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Summary

Establishes a Commission on More Effective Government to study and recommend ways of promoting economy, efficiency, and improved service within the executive branch of Government. Directs the Commission to recommend methods to improve the relationship between Federal, State, and local governments. Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the Congress ten days after the Ninety-eighth Congress convenes. Terminates the Commission 90 days after such date. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 1983

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1983

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 February 1983

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, ACIR, GAO.

    Source: Committee

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