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HR 250 99th 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: February 6, 1985 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Advisory bodiesFederal advisory bodiesIntergovernmental relationsLocal and Municipal Government
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This bill died when the 99th Congress ended
It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 16, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Jan 16, 1985
Executive Comment Requested from OMB, ACIR, GAO.
Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.
Jan 3, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 16, 1985

Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.

 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 executive branch. Directs the Commission to recommend methods to improve the relationship between Federal, State, and local governments.

Directs the Commission to submit a final report to the Congress ten days after the 99th Congress convenes. Terminates the Commission 90 days after such date.

Authorizes appropriations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 6, 1985
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 250: 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.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-250/
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"H.R. 250: 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.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-250/.
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H.R. 250, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-250/.
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[H.R. 250: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-250/)
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