H.R.es344 - 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. (119th Congress)
Summary
H.Res.344 is a House resolution of inquiry directed towards the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). It requests the transmission of documents pertaining to the proposed elimination of the Administration for Community Living (ACL). The resolution seeks comprehensive records, including memoranda, legal opinions, meeting notes, and communications related to this proposed action.
Expected Effects
If adopted, this resolution would compel the President and the HHS Secretary to provide detailed documentation regarding the potential dismantling or downsizing of the ACL. This could lead to increased transparency and congressional oversight of the executive branch's actions concerning programs for older adults and people with disabilities. The resolution could also reveal the rationale and potential impacts of such a decision.
Potential Benefits
- Increased transparency regarding the decision-making process related to the ACL.
- Potential for improved congressional oversight of executive branch actions.
- Opportunity to assess the rationale behind the proposed elimination or downsizing of the ACL.
- Possible identification of unintended consequences or negative impacts on vulnerable populations.
- May lead to a more informed public debate about the future of community living programs.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential disruption of ongoing programs and services provided by the ACL.
- Increased uncertainty and anxiety among beneficiaries and stakeholders of the ACL.
- Possible politicization of the issue, leading to partisan gridlock.
- Risk of exposing sensitive or confidential information contained in the requested documents.
- Could divert resources and attention from other pressing issues.
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Constitutional Alignment
This resolution aligns with the principle of congressional oversight, which is implied in Article I, Section 1 of the Constitution, granting all legislative powers to Congress. The power of inquiry is essential for Congress to effectively legislate and hold the executive branch accountable. The resolution does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional provision, assuming the requested documents do not involve matters of national security or executive privilege that would warrant confidentiality.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).