# 116-hr-8554: Federal Sunset Commission Act of 2020

116-hr-8554, Federal Sunset Commission Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX); status Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-8554
- Congress: 116
- Title: Federal Sunset Commission Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced: 2020-10-09
- Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Federal Sunset Commission Act of 2020 This bill provides for the establishment of the Federal Agency Sunset Commission to submit to Congress a schedule for review and abolishment of each agency, including each advisory committee. Each agency shall be abolished unless reauthorized by Congress. For each agency, the commission must schedule a date of abolishment to occur at least once every 12 years. The commission must (1) review and evaluate the efficiency and public need for each agency using specified criteria; (2) analyze the authority claimed by the executive branch but not specifically authorized by statute; (3) recommend whether each agency should be abolished, reorganized, or continued; and (3) report to Congress on introduced legislation that would establish a new agency or a new program. The Government Accountability Office and the Congressional Budget Office, in cooperation with the Congressional Research Service, shall prepare an inventory of federal programs to assist Congress and the commission in carrying out this bill. The bill provides for expedited consideration of the schedule for review and abolishment.

## Cosponsors (6)

- Rep. Olson, Pete [R-TX-22] (R-TX), 2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] (R-TX), 2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5] (R-TX), 2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1] (R-AR), 2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), 2020-10-09T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [116-hr-8554 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8554)

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- [116-hr-4305: PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-4305)
- [116-hr-748: CARES Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-748)
- [116-hr-8340: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4110 B…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8340)
- [116-hr-7810: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3519 E…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7810)
- [116-hr-5988: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2600 W…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-5988)
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