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H.R. 5045 95th Congress House

Reorganization Act

Official title: A bill to reestablish the period within which the President may transmit to the Congress plans for the reorganization of agencies of the executive branch of the Government.

Introduced: March 15, 1977 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics CongressCongressional oversightExecutive reorganizationIndependent regulatory commissions
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This bill died when the 95th Congress ended
It never became law before the 95th Congress (1977–1978) 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 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 29, 1977
Measure laid on table in House, S. 626 passed in lieu.
Mar 29, 1977
Measure passed House, amended, roll call #107 (395-22).
Mar 29, 1977
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #107 (395-22).
Mar 29, 1977
Motion to recommit to the Committee on Government Operations rejected in House.
Mar 29, 1977
Measure considered in House.
Mar 29, 1977
Measure called up by special rule in House.
Mar 22, 1977
Reported to House from the Committee on Government Operations with amendment, H. Rept. 95-105.
Mar 15, 1977
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Mar 15, 1977
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 29, 1977

Measure laid on table in House, S. 626 passed in lieu.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reorganization Act - Permits the President to prepare and submit to Congress a plan to reorganize any Executive agency for the purpose of improving the functioning of the Executive branch. Requires such plan to itemize, so far as is practicable, estimates of any reduction or increase in expenditures called for by such plan and to describe any improvements in management, delivery of Federal services, execution of the laws, and increases in Government efficiency which are expected as a result of such reorganization. States that such plan may not provide for the abolition of existing agencies or the creation of new ones. States that no such plan shall take effect which is not submitted to Congress within three years after the enactment of this Act.

Makes a plan submitted pursuant to this Act effective at the end of 60 calendar days of continuous session of Congress after the date of submission of such plan unless disapproved by either House within such period. Sets forth procedures for consideration of any disapproval resolutions.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 441 Procedurally related A resolution providing for the consideration of H.R. 5045, a bill to reestablish the period within which the President …
  • S 626 Reorganization Act of 1977
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5045: Reorganization Act. 95th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HR-5045/
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