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H.R. 5158 (98th)

Want Not, Waste Not Act

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Introduced

15 March 1984

Last action

26 March 1984 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

Sponsors

Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Winn, Larry, Jr. [R-KS-3], Rep. Madigan, Edward R. [R-IL-15], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Regula, Ralph [R-OH-16], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Walgren, Doug [D-PA-18], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Volkmer, Harold L. [D-MO-9], Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Schaefer, Dan [R-CO-6], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Want Not, Waste Not Act - Directs an executive agency to print copies of its reports for distribution to only those Members of Congress requesting the reports. Directs an agency: (1) at least 60 days before publishing a report, to notify each Member of his or her right to receive the report; and (2) to use the number of requests from Members as a publication guide.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 1984

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 March 1984

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 March 1984

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 26 March 1984

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB.

    Source: Committee

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