HR 13996 · 94th Congress · Executive reorganization

A bill to establish a Department of Health, a Department of Education, and a Department of Welfare, and to direct the President to prepare a reorganization plan providing for the transfer to such Departments of all functions of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.

Introduced 1976-05-25· Sponsored by Rep. Devine, Samuel L. [R-OH-12]· House

Bill Progress

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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 Government Operations.(1976-05-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes within the Executive Branch a Department of Health, headed by a Secretary of Health, a Department of Education, headed by a Secretary of Education; and a Department of Welfare, headed by a Secretary of Welfare. States that each Secretary shall be appointed by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Abolishes the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. Provides that the health functions, and welfare functions of such department shall be transferred to the appropriate department created by this Act. Directs the President to submit a revised plan if either House of Congress disapproves such plan.…

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