The League of Conservation Voters has come out against sunset commission legislation today and has announced it is strongly considering scoring the vote on the Tiahrt bill, H.R. 5766, tomorrow. From their letter to members of the House of Representatives: A broad range of programs fall under the purview of this commission. Grants to help state and local governments upgrade their sewer systems are at risk, as is funding for youth sports fields and parks, and even heating and weatherization assistance for the poor. Rather than creating the “Sunset Commission,” Congress should assert its traditional oversight authority and demand results from programs or agencies that are deemed ineffective. The authorization and appropriations process provide an annual opportunity for this review. In addition, the Government Accountability Office also oversees federal programs and agencies, as do numerous agency Inspectors General. LCV joins a growing batallion of over four hunderd groups that have voiced their opposition to sunset commission legislation.