Bills/H.R. 1280

DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

DRAIN THE SWAMP Act

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
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Plain Language Summary

# DRAIN THE SWAMP Act Summary The DRAIN THE SWAMP Act (HR 1280) is a bill introduced by Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL) that would impose restrictions on federal government operations and employee benefits. While the bill's specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, based on its listed subjects, it appears to address federal workplace policies including employee compensation, benefits, use of government facilities and technology, and congressional oversight of government operations.

The bill's title suggests it aims to reduce what supporters view as excess in federal government spending or operations. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process, and many bills at this stage do not advance further. **Who It Affects:** If passed, the bill would primarily affect federal government employees and potentially impact how Congress oversees federal agencies and spending. *Note: For complete details on specific provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov, as the summary information available is limited.*.

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Latest Action

February 13, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Subjects

CommutingComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Sponsor

R

Key Dates

Introduced
February 13, 2025
Last Updated
February 13, 2025
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