Bill would restore presidential power to reorganize federal agencies
Placed on the calendarH.R. 1295Latest action
Sponsor: James Comer · Representative · KY
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Official title: Reorganizing Government Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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The bill revives presidential authority to restructure or shrink federal agencies unless Congress votes to stop it.
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What does this do?
H.R. 1295 restores the president's authority to submit "reorganization plans" that merge, eliminate, or restructure executive branch agencies, cut federal jobs, remove regulations, or close programs. These plans take effect automatically unless Congress votes to block them. The bill extends this authority through the end of 2026, broadens which agencies are covered, and excludes the .
Who does it affect?
Federal employees whose jobs or agencies could be merged or eliminated, and the general public who rely on federal services, regulations, and enforcement.
Why does it matter?
The bill shifts power toward the executive branch by letting the president reshape government with less active congressional approval, since lawmakers could only block plans rather than pass new laws to authorize each change. It also removes a prior restriction on abolishing enforcement functions, while adding a rule that plans cannot increase federal employees or spending overall.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Jan 27, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 397.