US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR302

Introduced
4/8/25  

Caption

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.

Impact

If passed, HR302 would enable Congress to gather essential data necessary for assessing economic conditions and labor statistics in areas affected by workforce reductions due to DOGE recommendations. The resolution aims to collect specific information about unemployment rates and duration, changes in total unemployment claims, and the broader implications of federal actions on local business environments. This insight could potentially influence policy decisions and funding allocations aimed at economic recovery for affected communities.

Summary

House Resolution 302 (HR302) is a bill that calls upon the President of the United States and the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to provide crucial documents related to the impacts of federal workforce reductions on local economies. The resolution seeks to illuminate the effects on gross domestic products at state, regional, and local levels following mass layoffs, particularly those initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The bill emphasizes accountability regarding economic disruptions caused by government actions.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HR302 may delve into significant debates regarding the role of federal intervention in local economies. Supporters may advocate for transparency and improved understanding of the economic consequences resulting from federal workforce reductions and newly imposed tariffs on imported goods. However, there could also be concerns about the timely availability of the requested data and the prioritization of local needs versus federal directives. Some critics might argue that the bill could serve as an avenue to shift accountability away from the federal policies responsible for these economic impacts.

Companion Bills

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Previously Filed As

US HR502

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the development of a centralized database by the Federal government and Palantir Technologies Inc. that compiles American citizens' personal information across Federal agencies and departments, including confidential taxpayer, identity, wage, child support, bank account, student loan, health, medical, financial, or other information.

US HR237

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.

US HR344

Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to transmit respectively, to the House of Representatives certain documents relating to the elimination of the Administration for Community Living-.

US HR314

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on taxpayer and child privacy of the seizure by the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" of legally-protected identity and financial data stored in the National Directory of New Hires and the Federal Parent Locator Service.

US HR1078

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the "Defend the Spend" freeze on child care payments to all States, Tribes, and Territories.

US HR1001

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to the Administration's stance on Greenland.

US HR264

Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the security clearances held by Elon Musk, members of the United States Department of Government Efficiency Service, and any other individual considered to be a member of the DOGE team.

US HR186

Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information.

US HR1097

Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States, and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Homeland Security, to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the implementation and enforcement of the "Memorandum of Understanding for the Exchange of Information for Nontax Criminal Enforcement" between the Department of the Treasury and the Department of Homeland Security.

US HR255

Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 20, 2025, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, relating to strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and the disclosure of confidential information to a journalist on the Signal application.

Similar Bills

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