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H.R. 522 114th Congress House

Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies Act

Official title: To establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review over 6 years of Federal agencies and programs and to recommend the elimination or realignment of du… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To establish a commission to conduct a comprehensive review over 6 years of Federal agencies and programs and to recommend the elimination or realignment of duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 26, 2015 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 114th Congress (2015–2016) 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.
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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.
Jan 26, 2015
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 Latest action January 26, 2015

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.

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Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies Act

Establishes the Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies. Requires such Commission to evaluate federal agencies and their programs each year for a six-year period to determine whether: (1) two or more agencies or programs are performing the same essential function and such function can be consolidated or streamlined; (2) any agency or program has wasted federal funds by egregious spending, mismanagement of resources and personnel, or use of funds for personal benefit or the benefit of a special interest group; and (3) any agency or program has completed its intended purpose, has become irrelevant, or has failed to meet its objectives. Requires the realignment or elimination of such agencies or programs.

Requires the Comptroller General to report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Commission. Sets forth procedures for consideration and implementation by Congress of Commission recommendations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 522: Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies Act. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-522/
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"H.R. 522: Commission on the Accountability and Review of Federal Agencies Act." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-522/.
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H.R. 522, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-522/.
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