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H.R. 3273 98th Congress House

Decentralization Study Commission Act of 1983

Official title: A bill to establish a Commission to investigate the relocation of governmental functions outside the immediate vicinity of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 9, 1983 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Advisory bodiesDistrict of ColumbiaExecutive reorganizationFederal advisory bodies
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It never became law before the 98th Congress (1983–1984) 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 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 20, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Jun 20, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation.
Jun 20, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, GSA, Justice.
Jun 9, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Jun 9, 1983
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 20, 1983

Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Decentralization Study Commission Act of 1983 - Establishes the Decentralization Study Commission which shall identify Government functions performed in the District of Columbia that may be moved to other locations within the United States without substantially impairing the performance of such functions.

Directs the Commission to submit a report of its findings and legislative and administrative recommendations to the President and Congress within 20 months. Terminates the Commission 60 days after submission of such report.

Authorizes appropriations.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3273: Decentralization Study Commission Act of 1983. 98th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-3273/
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"H.R. 3273: Decentralization Study Commission Act of 1983." 98th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-3273/.
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H.R. 3273, 98th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/98-HR-3273/.
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