New bill would flag duplicate federal programs before Congress votes
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Sponsor: Rand Paul · Senator · KY
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Official title: Duplication Scoring Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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would review major bills for duplicate federal programs and report findings before Congress votes.
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What does this do?
The Duplication Scoring Act of 2025 would require 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.
Who does it affect?
This affects congressional committees, the (CBO), and . Everyday Americans are only indirectly affected through potentially more informed spending decisions.
Why does it matter?
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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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedSep 8, 2025
- Senate committee
- Senate voteYou are here · Sep 14, 2026
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 566.