Commission on the Executive Office of the President Act

Summary

Commission on the Executive Office of the President Act - Establishes an independent commission to be known as the Commission on the Executive Office of the President to: (1) examine the historical growth of the Executive Office of the President, the reason for such growth, and the effects thereof on the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of Government; (2) analyze the current functioning of the Executive Office of the President as it relates to the Cabinet departments, the other components of the executive branch, and the Congress; (3) examine the historical and current extent of the use of the doctrine of executive privilege by members of the Executive Office of the President in particular as it relates to refusals to testify before the Congress, and the effect of such usage on the relationship between the executive and legislative branches of Government; (4) evaluate those offices within the Executive Office of the President for which it would be advisable to seek, by legislation, the requirement of advice and consent of the Senate of the United States; (5) evaluate the use by the Executive Office of the President of individuals detailed from executive branch departments and agencies, and the impact of individuals so detailed on the growth in personnel and power of the Executive Office of the President; and (6) inquire into such other matters relating to the structure and functioning of the Executive Office of the President as the Commission deems advisable

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Timeline

1. 17 September 1973

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Government Operations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 17 September 1973

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 17 September 1973

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Sponsors

• Sen. Mondale, Walter F. [D-MN] · D · Sponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Joint resolution establishing an independent commission to conduct a study of the Executive Office of the President and to make recommendations for reforms to increase cooperation between that Office and the Congress, to restore a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of the Government, and to increase the accountability of the Executive Office of the President to the Congress and the public.