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H.Res. 119 (113th)

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs.

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Introduced

15 March 2013

Last action

15 March 2013 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Sponsors

Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6], Rep. Barton, Joe [R-TX-6], Rep. Bentivolio, Kerry L. [R-MI-11], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5], Rep. Palazzo, Steven M. [R-MS-4], Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9], Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-1], Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15], Rep. Labrador, Raul R. [R-ID-1], Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14], Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5], Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1], Rep. Bridenstine, Jim [R-OK-1], Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hurt, Robert [R-VA-5]

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Summary

Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Committee on Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs to: (1) modify or eliminate underperforming or nonessential federal programs, and (2) identify federal programs and activities that duplicate or compete with activities available from the private sector. Requires the Committee to: (1) research, review, and study federal programs underperforming or nonessential, and determine which ones should be modified or eliminated; (2) develop recommendations to the House designed for such action; and (3) report annually to the House a detailed statement of its findings and conclusions, a list of such programs, legislation to eliminate them, and rescissions based on the findings of the report. Prescribes expedited procedures for legislation reported by the Committee.

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Timeline

  1. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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  2. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 15 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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