H.R.2579: Government Employee Accountability Act

About This Bill

  • Introduced June 28, 2013
  • Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2013

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Bill Summary

Government Employee Accountability Act - Sets forth guidelines for placing career employees of the Senior Executive Service (SES) on investigative leave. Defines "investigative leave" as a temporary absence without duty for disciplinary reasons, of a period not greater than 90 days. Authorizes a federal agency to: (1) place an SES employee on investigative leave, without loss of pay and without charge to annual or sick leave, only for...

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 15 statements associated with H.R.2579.

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Aug. 1, 2013
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 2579 is laid on the table.
July 31, 2013
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
July 31, 2013
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2579.
July 31, 2013
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5196-5202; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5196-5197)
July 31, 2013
Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
July 31, 2013
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 134.
July 31, 2013
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-186.
July 24, 2013
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
July 24, 2013
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
June 28, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
June 28, 2013

Introduced in the House by Mike Kelly (R-Pa.)

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