H.R.2137: Federal Agency Sunset Act of 1997

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced July 10, 1997
  • Latest Major Action July 14, 1997

Bill Sponsor

Bill Summary

Federal Agency Sunset Act of 1997 - Requires review of all Federal departments and agencies every seven years to determine if there is a continued need for the department, agency, or program. Sets forth requirements for the review procedure for the first review. Prohibits, after the first review and for all subsequent reviews, authorizations of appropriations for an executive department, agency, or executive department or agency program which...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
Referred to House Rules
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
July 10, 1997

Introduced in the House by Jon D. Fox (R-Pa.)

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