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# One Agency Act (S 1059) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The One Agency Act is a bill currently under consideration in the Senate that would consolidate federal government agencies. While the bill's specific details aren't fully detailed in the information provided, bills with this title typically propose merging multiple federal agencies into a single department to streamline government operations and reduce bureaucratic overlap. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would impact federal employees, as agency consolidation often involves workforce changes; federal contractors and businesses that work with government agencies; and the general public through potential changes in how government services are delivered.
The scope and severity of impacts would depend on which agencies are targeted for consolidation. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process and would need to pass committee review, Senate approval, and House approval before becoming law. **Note:** For more detailed information about specific provisions and which agencies would be affected, you may want to review the full bill text on Congress.gov, as the summary provided doesn't include those specifics.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.