HR. 489In Committee
Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025
Establishes a Federal Agency Sunset Commission to schedule periodic review and possible abolishment of federal agencies and advisory committees unless Congress reauthorizes them
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a Federal Agency Sunset Commission to schedule periodic review and possible abolishment of federal agencies and advisory committees unless Congress reauthorizes them
Key points
- Establish sunset commission
- Require agency review schedule
- Authorize expedited consideration
- Abolish unreauthorized agencies
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-16 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAdvisory bodiesCongressional oversightExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment Operations and PoliticsLegislative rules and procedurePerformance measurement