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H.R. 131 105th Congress House

To provide that a new Federal program shall terminate not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of the law that authorizes the program.

Introduced: January 7, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Became law
Jan 15, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
Jan 7, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Jan 7, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E29)
Jan 7, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 15, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Provides that any new Federal non-entitlement program shall terminate not later than five years after the enactment of the law that authorized it.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 131: To provide that a new Federal program shall terminate not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of the law that authorizes the program.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-131/
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"H.R. 131: To provide that a new Federal program shall terminate not later than 5 years after the date of the enactment of the law that authorizes the program.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-131/.
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H.R. 131, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-131/.
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