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H.R.3462: Office of Government Ethics Independence Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced July 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 6, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (21 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Office of Government Ethics Independence Act of 2017 This bill amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to specify that the Director of the Office of Government Ethics may be removed only pursuant to a finding by the President of neglect of duty or malfeasance in office.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.) |