The bill would create a Federal Agency Sunset Commission to review federal agencies and their programs. The Commission would assess each agency’s efficiency and public need, then recommend whether it should continue, be reorganized, or be abolished. Agencies would be reviewed on a schedule submitted to Congress, with review dates at least once every 12 years. An agency would be abolished on its scheduled date unless Congress reauthorizes it. The Commission would also prepare annual reports and proposed joint resolutions. The bill was introduced in the House and referred to committees.
The Commission would hold public hearings and accept public comments during agency reviews. Any effects on services would depend on the agencies reviewed and on later congressional action. The bill also directs the President to arrange for ongoing duties and records when an agency is abolished.
The bill does not provide a total cost estimate. Commission members would not be paid for serving, but could receive travel expenses. The Commission could hire staff and obtain administrative support and other services.
The bill’s stated goals include reviewing efficiency and public need and considering ways to consolidate similar agency functions. No publicly available information.
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