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Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2022

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6594

Bill 117 HR 6594, also known as the Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2022, aims to safeguard federal agencies and their employees from undue political influence. The bill seeks to ensure that federal agencies operate independently and are not subject to partisan pressures.

The key provisions of the bill include prohibiting political appointees from interfering in the day-to-day operations of federal agencies, protecting federal employees from retaliation for carrying out their duties in a non-partisan manner, and establishing mechanisms for reporting and investigating instances of political interference.

Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to develop and implement policies to prevent political interference, and mandates regular reporting to Congress on any instances of interference that may occur. The goal of the bill is to uphold the integrity and effectiveness of federal agencies by insulating them from political pressures and ensuring that they can carry out their missions in a fair and impartial manner. Overall, the Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2022 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and professionalism within the federal government, and to protect the integrity of the agencies that serve the American people.

Congressional Summary of HR 6594

Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the relocation of the headquarters for any federal entity located in the National Capital region unless relocation legislation is enacted. In addition, any employee's position with a duty station in the National Capital region shall remain in that region unless legislation relocating the position is enacted.

Current Status of Bill HR 6594

Bill HR 6594 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2022. Bill HR 6594 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2022.  Bill HR 6594's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of February 3, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6594

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6594

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6594

Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2022
Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act of 2022
To require that the headquarters for any entity of the Federal Government located in the National Capital region shall remain in the National Capital region unless relocation legislation is enacted, and for other purposes.

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