Reduce federal spending by eliminating unnecessary government programs and agencies.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with SEVER Act?
The SEVER Act remains in the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as of June 17, 2026. Members of these committees must act next to hold a vote, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee hearing. This effort has seen no recorded action since September 17, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by SEVER Act (H.R. 5495 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5417 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5417 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 2774 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 2774 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Claudia Tenney (R-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.