What does Preamble of Duplication Scoring Act of 2025 do?

This bill requires the Comptroller General of the United States to analyze certain legislation. The analysis aims to prevent duplication of and overlap with existing Federal programs, offices, and initiatives.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Duplication Scoring Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Duplication Scoring Act of 2025.

What does ASSESSMENTS OF REPORTED BILLS BY GAO. of Duplication Scoring Act of 2025 do?

This section amends title 31 of the United States Code to establish a process for assessing reported bills and joint resolutions for potential duplication or overlap with existing government features. The Comptroller General is tasked with determining if a covered bill creates a risk of a new duplicative or overlapping feature. If a risk is identified, the Comptroller General must identify the new program/office/initiative, the relevant section of the bill, and the GAO duplication and overlap report where the existing feature is identified. The Comptroller General must submit this information to the Director of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the committee that reported the bill. The Comptroller General must also publish this information on the GAO website. The CBO Director may include the Comptroller General's information as a supplement to the CBO's cost estimate for the bill. If the Comptroller General hasn't submitted the information by the time the CBO submits its estimate, the CBO Director can prepare and submit the information to the applicable committees.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of Duplication Scoring Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes the effective date of the amendment made by this Act. The amendment will take effect on the earlier of two dates. The first potential effective date is 60 days after the Director of the Office of Management and Budget updates information on a website as specified in section 1122(a) of title 31, United States Code. The second potential effective date is the date a new Congress begins after one year from the date of enactment of this Act.

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Duplication Scoring Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/8/2025 · Introduced: 9/8/2025

Author: Rand Paul (R-KY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to assess proposed legislation for potential duplication with existing federal programs, offices, and initiatives.
When duplication risks are identified, the GAO must report this information to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and the relevant congressional committee, and publicly publish it on the GAO website.
The CBO may incorporate the GAO’s findings into its cost estimates for legislation, ensuring Congress is informed about potential overlaps before voting.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 8096(In Committee)Official page

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