This bill prohibits senior federal officials from simultaneously holding or performing the duties of multiple positions in the federal government. Specifically, it bans the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, the Special Counsel, the Director of the Office of Government Ethics, the Archivist of the National Archives, and all officials at Executive Schedule Level I from serving in more than one position at a time—whether in a permanent or temporary "acting" capacity. The law also prevents the President from directing any individual already serving as an acting officer to simultaneously perform the duties of another vacant office. The bill does not include specific funding requirements or implementation timelines. Introduced in February 2026 by Representatives Ansari and Garcia, the legislation targets what supporters view as problematic "dual hatting," where one official manages responsibilities across multiple agencies or roles.
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