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119-hr-489119th Congress

Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Representative Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

Introduced

Summary

Creates a Federal Agency Sunset Commission to force regular reviews and set abolishment dates for executive agencies. It would build a program inventory and give Congress expedited rules to consider the Commission's abolition or reorganization proposals.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.

Detailed list of federal programs

GAO, CBO, and CRS would build and keep a detailed list of federal programs for each agency. Each entry would show laws, purpose, who runs it, grant info, reauthorization dates, and a unique ID. CBO would add the past four and next four years of new budget authority and label if funding is time‑limited, dollar‑limited, unlimited, not authorized, or permanent. Work papers would stay private until the Commission issues a report.

New commission to review federal agencies

This bill would create a 13‑member Federal Agency Sunset Commission. The President would pick 1 member; each congressional leader would pick 3 (two lawmakers and one outside expert). Initial picks would be due in 90 days, with a first meeting within 45 days after all seats are filled. The Commission would meet at least twice a year. It could demand information, issue subpoenas, and ask a court to enforce them. It could hire experts and contractors, review bills that create new agencies or programs, and monitor how related laws are carried out.

Regular sunset dates and fast-track votes

Within one year of enactment, the Commission would send Congress a schedule setting an abolishment date for every agency at least once every 12 years. Agencies on the schedule would end on that date unless Congress reauthorizes them; Congress could extend a date by up to 2 years with a two‑thirds vote in both chambers. The schedule’s joint resolution would get fast‑track treatment: introduced within 60 days, committees act within 30 days, no amendments, and debate capped at 10 hours. If both Houses do not act within one year, the schedule would take effect. By September 1 each year, the Commission would also send a report and a joint resolution with recommendations to abolish, reorganize, or keep that year’s reviewed agencies; the report would not propose funding levels.

How abolished agencies would wind down

When Congress abolishes an agency, the President would have one year to wind it down. In consultation with the agency head, the President would name another agency to carry any continuing powers, keep records, and handle unresolved lawsuits and duties. This would help keep records and obligations in place during the transition.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2]

    OK • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]

    AL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

  • Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 1/16/2025

Roll Call Votes

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