H.R. 5766 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Government Efficiency Act of 2006
H.R. 5766 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Jul 12, 2006, sponsored by Todd Tiahrt with 81 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 12, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 81
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Government Efficiency Act of 2006 - Authorizes the establishment of Federal Review Commissions with respect to specific aspects of federal programs and agencies. Requires a Commission to review and make recommendations on how to improve the operations, effectiveness, and efficiency of such federal programs and agencies in order to determine whether a reorganization, consolidation, abolishment, expansion, or transfer of existin…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Todd Tiahrt (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 79 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 12, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 344. (Jul 24, 2006)
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Committees
- Budget Committee
- Rules Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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