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Introduced
07/18/2019
07/18/2019
In Committee
07/24/2019
07/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to analyze certain legislation in order to prevent duplication of and overlap with existing Federal programs, offices, and initiatives. This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to analyze legislation reported by a congressional committee in order to prevent duplication of and overlap with existing federal programs, offices, and initiatives.
AI Summary
This bill, the Duplication Scoring Act of 2019, requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to analyze legislation reported by congressional committees to identify any potential duplication or overlap with existing federal programs, offices, and initiatives. The bill directs the Comptroller General to submit assessments of these legislative proposals to the Congressional Budget Office, which may then include the information as a supplement to its cost estimates. The bill aims to prevent the creation of new federal programs or initiatives that duplicate or overlap with existing ones.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 216. (on 09/23/2019)
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