HR 6566 · 93th Congress · Social Welfare

Economic Opportunity Amendments

Introduced 1973-04-04· Sponsored by Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-21]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.(1973-04-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Economic Opportunity Amendments - Prohibits the impoundment of funds appropriated by Congress for economic opportunity programs and exempts the Office of Economic Opportunity from the provisions of the Federal Anti-deficiency Act. Provides for the continuation of Community Action Programs. Provides that a vacancy occurring in the positions of Director, Deputy Director, or Assistant Director may be filled temporarily for not more than 30 days. Suspends the President's authority to authorize the Director to delegate any of his powers or functions, or programs administered under this Act unless he complies with the requirements for executive reorganizations. Prohibits the Director from disposing of property belonging to the Office of Economic Opportunity that would have the effect of reducing the Office's powers, functions or programs. Provides that the Director shall not transfer funds to other Federal agencies for the performance of Office of Economic Opportunity functions delegated after January 31, 1973, if the President has not complied with the requirements of the Executive Reorganization Act of 1949 as provided in this Act. Provides that any unexpended funds so transferred prio…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats