The Proposed Committee would identify ‘unnecessary’ federal agencies in hopes of reducing the nation’s debt- written by STWS Advisor, Jennifer Meyer
Congressman Ross Spano (R-FL) introduced the Federal Agency Sunset Act (H.R. 7726) on June 15, 2020. The Act would allow for the creation of a commission to identify unnecessary federal agencies. The commission would be made up of 13 members: 6 from the House, 6 from the Senate, and 1 appointed by the President. Explaining the rationale for the commission, Spano stated “The federal government is riddled with inefficient processes and redundant agencies that only cost taxpayers money. We need to make our government leaner and to serve the American public in a more efficient way.”
Part of the process would be identifying functions of federal agencies that would be better left to the private sector. The legislation is a companion to legislation introduced by Senator Rick Scott of Florida. The bill would create a “fast track” process for Joint Resolutions drafted by the Commission, requiring them to introduced in both the Senate and House within 60 days of being proposed to Congress. They then must be brought to the floor within 90 days of introduction.
The plan is touted as part of Spano’s “Great American Comeback” economic recovery plan, specifically targeting the goal of reducing the country’s national debt. Spano stated that “Our national debt has skyrocketed out of control, and I believe if we do not make serious reforms, it will be our largest national security threat, crippling us from within.” We will keep you updated as the bill makes its way through the process.
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Abolish Unnecessary Federal Agencies