House passes bill to stop agencies from sending unnecessary reports to Congress
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The House of Representatives passed the Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2024. The bill aims to cut down on the volume of paperwork that federal agencies must send to lawmakers.
Why it matters: This is a bureaucratic cleanup effort. Federal agencies often produce hundreds of reports annually, many of which are read by no one or simply duplicate data already available. Reducing this load could save agency staff time and taxpayer money, though the practical impact depends on how strictly the definition of “useless” is applied.
Who it affects
- Federal agency staff responsible for compiling and submitting congressional reports
The source is the House of Representatives on Congress.gov; check the official bill text to see the specific criteria for what counts as a “useless” report.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document