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Federal Agency Sunset Commission

A new group created by this bill, made up of 13 members, responsible for reviewing all federal agencies and setting dates for them to be automatically shut down.

Abolishment

The act of formally ending or shutting down a federal agency, meaning it would cease to exist and perform its functions.

Reauthorize

For Congress to pass a new law specifically to keep an agency operating beyond its scheduled abolishment date.

Supermajority

A requirement for more than a simple majority of votes. In this bill, it means a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Joint resolution

A legislative measure that requires approval by both chambers of Congress and is presented to the President for his approval, much like a bill. In this case, it's how the Commission's schedule would be formally adopted.

Quorum

The minimum number of members of a committee or commission who must be present for business to be officially conducted.

Enactment date

The date when a bill officially becomes a law, usually after being passed by Congress and signed by the President.