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H.R. 5045 (95th)

Reorganization Act

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

15 March 1977

Last action

29 March 1977 · Vote

Status

Measure laid on table in House, S. 626 passed in lieu.

Sponsors

Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9], Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Moorhead, William S. [D-PA-14], Rep. Harrington, Michael J. [D-MA-6], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Levitas, Elliott H. [D-GA-4], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Erlenborn, John N. [R-IL-13], Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1]

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2 September 2025

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Summary

Reorganization Act - Permits the President to prepare and submit to Congress a plan to reorganize any Executive agency for the purpose of improving the functioning of the Executive branch. Requires such plan to itemize, so far as is practicable, estimates of any reduction or increase in expenditures called for by such plan and to describe any improvements in management, delivery of Federal services, execution of the laws, and increases in Government efficiency which are expected as a result of such reorganization. States that such plan may not provide for the abolition of existing agencies or the creation of new ones. States that no such plan shall take effect which is not submitted to Congress within three years after the enactment of this Act. Makes a plan submitted pursuant to this Act effective at the end of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date of submission of such plan unless disapproved by either House within such period. Sets forth procedures for consideration of any disapproval resolutions.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 1977

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 1977

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 March 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendment, H. Rept. 95-105.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 March 1977

    Reported

    Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendment, H. Rept. 95-105.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 March 1977

    Floor

    Measure called up by special rule in House.

    Source: Floor

  7. 29 March 1977

    Vote

    Measure passed House, amended, roll call #107 (395-22).

    Source: Floor

  8. 29 March 1977

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #107 (395-22).

    Source: Floor

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