Bill · H.R. 2677· House(119-HR-2677)
10th Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 4/7/2025
- Last activity
- 4/7/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Neal Dunn
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Constitutional Government Review Commission to review federal agencies. The Commission's goal is to determine if any agency's authority has not been definitively delegated by the Constitution. Based on these reviews, the Commission will recommend whether to repeal the authorizing statutes of certain agencies. The bill also provides a framework for distributing resulting Federal budget savings among the States. To ensure efficiency, the bill includes expedited procedures for Congress to consider the Commission's recommendations.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+9
The bill prioritizes returning powers to the states and providing them with funds.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+7
The bill aims to reduce federal spending by repealing agencies and redistributing savings to states.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5
The bill seeks to generate Federal budget savings by repealing certain agency statutes.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this give the federal government more power?-8
The bill explicitly aims to reduce federal power by repealing agency authorities.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?-5
The repeal of federal agencies could diminish existing consumer protection regulations.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-5
The repeal of federal agencies could weaken environmental oversight and protections.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Return of Powers to States and People: The Commission aims to ensure that powers not specifically delegated to the Federal Government are reserved for the States or the people (Section 4(a)).
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Financial Benefits for States: The Commission is tasked with recommending how to distribute Federal budget savings in lump sums to the States for administering returned powers (Section 4(d)).
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Public Transparency and Access: The Commission is required to hold public meetings at least twice a year, make all meetings open to the public, and maintain a website where the public can access records and submissions at no cost (Section 3(e), Section 4(g)).
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Public Involvement: Any member of the public may submit an agency for review to the Commission (Section 4(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Repeal of Agency Authorities: The Commission is empowered to recommend the immediate repeal of the authorizing statutes of federal agencies (Section 4(c)).
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Expedited Legislation: The bill creates fast-tracked procedures that limit debate and prohibit amendments, which could lead to the rapid passage of the Commission's recommendations in both the House and the Senate (Section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+7Reduces National Debt+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+4Improves Consumer Protection-5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+9Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power-8Improves Due Process-4
- 4/7/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
James BairdRepublican · Indiana
Scott FranklinRepublican · Florida