Accountability for Acting Officials Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:00:02Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4434 Accountability for Acting Officials Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4434

Bill 118 hr 4434, also known as the Accountability for Acting Officials Act, aims to address the issue of officials serving in acting capacities within the US government. The bill seeks to increase transparency and accountability by requiring acting officials to adhere to the same rules and regulations as permanent officials.

Under this legislation, acting officials would be required to comply with financial disclosure requirements, ethics rules, and other regulations that are typically applicable to permanent officials. This is intended to prevent acting officials from circumventing these rules and potentially engaging in unethical behavior.

Additionally, the bill would limit the amount of time that an individual can serve in an acting capacity to 210 days. After this time period, the individual would either need to be nominated for the permanent position or a new acting official would need to be appointed. This provision is designed to ensure that key positions within the government are filled in a timely manner and that individuals are not serving in acting capacities for extended periods of time. Overall, the Accountability for Acting Officials Act seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and efficiency within the US government by establishing clear guidelines for individuals serving in acting capacities. This legislation aims to prevent potential abuses of power and ensure that officials are held to the same standards regardless of their temporary status.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4434

Bill HR 4434 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4434 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4434's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of June 30, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4434

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Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4434

Accountability for Acting Officials ActAccountability for Acting Officials ActTo amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes.

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