To require heads of executive agencies to, upon request, submit to relevant congressional committees information regarding the furlough or indefinite suspension without pay of employees of such executive agencies, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · January 2, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
This bill would require heads of executive agencies to respond within 15 days to requests from congressional committee leaders asking why an employee was furloughed or indefinitely suspended without pay. The legislation affects all federal agencies and applies when either the Chairman or Ranking Member of relevant congressional committees seeks information about such personnel actions. Agencies would need to provide explanations including relevant information and evidence from any investigations, though the response can include classified material as a separate annex. The bill excludes employees suspended under certain civil service procedures or furloughed due to budget lapses. The bill includes a broader congressional statement expressing that the executive branch should be transparent and cooperate with congressional oversight, and that individuals working with foreign adversaries should face accountability.
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