H.R. 2680 (112th): Federal Realignment and Closure Commission Act

Introduced:
Jul 28, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Fleming [R-LA4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 28, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 28, 2011
Referred to Committee Jul 28, 2011
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (4R) (show)
Committees

House Oversight and Government Reform

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Full Title

To establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of Federal agencies and programs and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 28, 2011.
23 pages

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7/28/2011--Introduced.
Federal Realignment and Closure Commission Act - Establishes the Federal Realignment and Closure Commission to assess the effectiveness and accountability of federal agency programs.
Requires the Commission to:
(1) evaluate all agencies and programs to eliminate duplicative functions and wasteful or inefficient spending or mismanagement; and
(2) recommend the realignment or elimination of agencies or programs that have completed their intended purpose, have become irrelevant, or have failed to meet their objectives.
Requires the President to:
(1) transmit to the Commission and to Congress a report containing the President's approval or disapproval of the Commission's plan and recommendations, and
(2) eliminate or realign all agencies and programs pursuant to the Commission's recommendations approved by the President unless Congress enacts a resolution disapproving such recommendations.

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  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 53
  • 5 U.S.C. Chapter 57