Bill > HR489

This bill establishes the Federal Agency Sunset Commission, a new oversight body designed to systematically review and potentially eliminate federal agencies every 12 years. The Commission will consist of 13 members appointed by various congressional leaders and the President, including both congressional members and external experts in government administration. The Commission's primary responsibilities include creating a comprehensive review schedule for federal agencies, conducting in-depth evaluations of each agency's efficiency and public need using 18 specific criteria, and making recommendations to Congress about whether agencies should be abolished, reorganized, or continued. The review process will involve public hearings, gathering information from multiple sources, and submitting annual reports with detailed analysis and recommendations. If an agency is recommended for abolishment, it will be dissolved unless Congress votes to reauthorize it, with the option to extend an agency's existence for two additional years through a supermajority vote. The bill also requires the creation of a detailed program inventory to support the Commission's work and establishes an expedited legislative process for considering the Commission's recommendations, ensuring thorough but efficient congressional review of federal agencies' continued relevance and effectiveness.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/489/all-info