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H.R. 537 (99th)

A bill to extend reorganization authorities of the President under chapter 9 of title 5, United States Code, and to extend certain rules of the House of Representatives and of the Senate under such chapter; to improve congressional oversight of Federal regions; and for other purposes.

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Introduced

21 January 1985

Last action

13 May 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Rules of the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Gephardt, Richard A. [D-MO-3], Sen. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2]

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Summary

Title I: Amendments to the Reorganization Act of 1977 - Reorganization Extension Act of 1985 - Extends the authority of the President to reorganize the executive branch until December 31, 1986 (currently December 31, 1984). Revises the congressional veto procedure to conform to such extension. Title II: Improvements in Congressional Oversight of Federal Regions - Oversight of Federal Regions Act of 1985 - Establishes, by law, the Federal regions into which the departments and agencies are divided for administrative purposes as in effect on December 31, 1984. Allows any reorganization plan to provide for the abolition or consolidation of such regions.

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Timeline

  1. 21 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 21 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

    Source: Committee

  5. 4 February 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, GSA.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 May 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Rules of the House.

    Source: Committee

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