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S.2135: Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act
About This Bill
- Introduced June 17, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 15, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Versions
- Engrossed in Senate - Dec. 14, 2022
- Reported to Senate - Dec. 5, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - June 17, 2021
Bill Summary
Wasteful Federal Programs Reduction Authorization Act This bill establishes a procedure for identifying unnecessary, defunct, or duplicative federal programs. Specifically, the bill requires the Chief Operating Officer of each agency to compile a list of such programs, based on guidance provided by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The OMB may submit to Congress proposed legislation to eliminate or consolidate the programs or program...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Received in the House.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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| Dec. 15, 2022 |
Held at the desk.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. |
| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
The committee substitute withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.
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| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Passed the SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7189) |
| Dec. 14, 2022 |
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7188)
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| Dec. 5, 2022 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.
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| Dec. 5, 2022 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-216.
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| Feb. 2, 2022 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| June 17, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| June 17, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Margaret Hassan (D-N.H.) |