HR 6062 · 95th Congress · Economics and Public Finance

Experimental Sunset Act

Introduced 1977-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Cotter, William R. [D-CT-1]· 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 Rules.(1977-04-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Experimental Sunset Act - Title I: Experimental Review of Selected Government Programs; Limitations on New Budget Authority - Requires each congressional committee having legislative jurisdiction over programs relating to active and retired military personnel or relating generally to education and training to conduct sunset review such as such term is defined in this Act, of such programs prior to September 30, 1979, to determine whether such programs merit continuation at present, lower, or higher levels or if they should be terminated. Prohibits the enactment of new budget authority for a program covered by this Act after such date unless a sunset review report has been submitted to the appropriate House by the committee having responsibility for such report. Exempts from this prohibition new budget authority necessary due to an emergency identified and explained by the appropriate committee. Requires the Comptroller General to provide the appropriate committees the results of prior audits and reviews of such programs. Amends the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to require any Federal agency which administers any program which has been found to be deficient in achieving its…

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