Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act
This bill requires each federal agency to compile a list of unnecessary programs.
Specifically, each agency must compile a list of such programs, based on guidance provided by the Office of Management and Budget, that
Additionally, the President must include the list of identified programs or program activities in the annual budget submitted to Congress.
An agency may submit to Congress recommendations for statutory changes to eliminate or consolidate programs or program activities identified in the list.
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 activities identified.
The list identifying unnecessary, defunct, or duplicative programs shall be included in the annual budget submitted by the President to Congress.
(consideration: CR S7188)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
(text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S7189)
Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-216.
Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-216.
Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.