# 119-hr-489: Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025

119-hr-489, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-489
- Congress: 119
- Title: Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27] (R-TX)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## 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.

## Cosponsors (10)

- Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19] (R-FL), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] (R-PA), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Van Duyne, Beth [R-TX-24] (R-TX), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15] (R-IL), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2] (R-OK), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7] (R-MO), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] (R-AL), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14] (R-TX), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] (R-CO), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] (R-FL), 2025-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Detailed list of federal programs: benefit, high. 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‑limi…
- New commission to review federal agencies: mixed, high. 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 Commissio…
- Regular sunset dates and fast-track votes: mixed, high. 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 v…
- How abolished agencies would wind down: mixed, medium. 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 i…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025
- 119-hr-22: SAVE Act
- 119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act
- 119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act
- 119-hr-45: FIND Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-489 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/489)

## Related
- [119-hr-987: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-987)
- [119-hr-925: Dismantle DEI Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-925)
- [119-hr-22: SAVE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-22)
- [119-hr-404: Hearing Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-404)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-45: FIND Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-45)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-489 (as of 2026-04-21).