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H.R. 6380 96th Congress House

A bill to establish a Commission on More Effective Government, with the declared objective of improving the quality of government in the United States and of restoring public confidence in government…

Official title: A bill to establish a Commission on More Effective Government, with the declared objective of improving the quality of government in the United States and of r… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to establish a Commission on More Effective Government, with the declared objective of improving the quality of government in the United States and of restoring public confidence in government at all levels.

Introduced: January 31, 1980 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Advisory bodiesEvaluationFederal advisory bodiesIntergovernmental relations
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This bill died when the 96th Congress ended
It never became law before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) 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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Jan 31, 1980
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Jan 31, 1980
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 31, 1980

Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Establishes a Commission on More Effective Government to study and recommend ways of promoting economy, efficiency, and improved service within the Federal Government. Directs the Commission to recommend methods to improve the relationship between Federal, State, and local governments.

Provides for the appointment of members of the Commission by the President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President pro tempore of the Senate. Sets forth provisions governing the organization and compensation of the Commission and its staff. Empowers the Commission to establish advisory councils and committees as it deems appropriate without regard to the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Sets forth the powers of the Commission enabling it to gather information free from subsequent review or comment by any Federal agency.

Directs the Commission to submit its final report to the Congress ten days after the Ninety-eighth Congress convenes. Terminates the Commission 90 days after such date.

Authorizes the appropriation of funds necessary to carry out this Act.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6380: A bill to establish a Commission on More Effective Government, with the declared objective of improving the quality of government in the United States and of restoring public confidence in government at all levels.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6380/
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"H.R. 6380: A bill to establish a Commission on More Effective Government, with the declared objective of improving the quality of government in the United States and of restoring public confidence in government at all levels.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6380/.
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H.R. 6380, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HR-6380/.
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