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S. 2733119th CongressIn markupLatest action Aug 6, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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GAO would review major bills for duplicate federal programs and report findings before Congress votes.
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The Duplication Scoring Act of 2025 would require GAO to review committee-reported bills to check if they create federal programs that duplicate existing ones. If overlap is found, GAO must identify the new program, cite the bill section creating it, and reference the past GAO report that flagged the similar program.
This affects congressional committees, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), and GAO. Everyday Americans are only indirectly affected through potentially more informed spending decisions.
The change could give lawmakers more information before voting, potentially reducing duplication in federal programs over time. It does not alter public benefits, taxes, or existing programs directly.
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Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.