Bills · HRES 302
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 302Government Operations and Politics
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on local economies and communities of the Department of Government Efficiency and newly-imposed tariffs.
INTRO APR 8· LAST ACTION APR 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to provide transparency and accountability regarding significant government actions that directly impact everyday Americans. If passed, it would force the administration to release information about how a new government efficiency department's actions, like federal job cuts and office closures, are affecting local job markets and economic health across the country.
It also aims to shed light on how newly imposed taxes on imported goods, known as tariffs, are influencing the cost of products consumers buy. This information is crucial for voters to understand the real-world consequences of these policies on their jobs, their local economies, and their household budgets, allowing them to better evaluate their elected officials and future policy choices. Without this resolution, this specific data might not be publicly disclosed or easily accessible to Congress for oversight.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requests and directs the President, Secretary of the Treasury, and Secretary of Labor to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives.
Ensures Congress receives executive branch information to perform its oversight duties.
PROVISION 02
Requires documents detailing the local economic impact (e.g., GDP reduction, job losses) from the Department of Government Efficiency's actions, specifically mass layoffs of federal workers and lease terminations.
Provides data on how government restructuring impacts communities and federal employees.
PROVISION 03
Demands information on the increase in unemployment, unemployment claims, and unemployment duration in communities affected by federal job cuts.
Offers specific metrics to gauge the human cost and economic strain on affected areas.
PROVISION 04
Seeks projected changes in the cost of imported goods due to new tariffs imposed on Canada, Mexico, or other countries since January 20, 2025.
Reveals the potential impact of trade policies on consumer prices and businesses.
PROVISION 05
Establishes a 14-day deadline for the transmission of all requested documents after the resolution's adoption.
Ensures a timely response from the executive branch to Congress's request.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 15
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
63
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DEM 15 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 8
Submitted in House
APR 8
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 302
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 8, 2025
Last actionApr 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025
House Res.HRES 302Government Operations and Politics
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on local economies and communities of the Department of Government Efficiency and newly-imposed tariffs.
INTRODUCED APR 8, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 8, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
15
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