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- H.R.6689
H.R.6689: Accountability for Acting Officials Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 1, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 1, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 1, 2020
Bill Summary
Accountability for Acting Officials Act This bill makes a series of changes with respect to the appointment, tenure, and qualifications of acting officials of executive agencies. Among other things, the bill specifies that, for a position that requires an appointment by the President (by and with the advice and consent of the Senate), the first assistant to the office may temporarily fill the position only if the individual has been the first...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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| May 1, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Katie Porter (D-Calif.) |