EASE Act
Latest action · Dec 3, 2013 Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 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.
Progress
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- IntroducedDec 3, 2013
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Executive Agency Simplification and Efficiency Act or the EASE Act - Directs the Comptroller General (GAO) to submit one legislative proposal to Congress, with a copy to the President at the same time, to reorganize executive branch agencies to: (1) decrease the total number of agencies that promote American competitiveness, exports, and businesses in order to improve and simplify support and services for American businesses; and (2) achieve cost savings in the performance of support and services for American businesses by the federal government. Provides for expedited consideration of such proposal by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Dec 3, 2013Introduced in House
- Dec 3, 2013Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 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.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 1
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- Dec 3, 2013Introduced in House
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