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Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act
3/26/2025, 8:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1688
Bill 119 hr 1688 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code in order to enhance the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) in enforcing certain provisions of that title. The bill seeks to ensure that the OSC enforces these provisions vigorously, consistently, and without bias towards the political affiliation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subject to those provisions.
The main goal of this legislation is to hold the OSC accountable for its actions and ensure that it carries out its duties in a fair and impartial manner. By increasing accountability and transparency within the OSC, the bill aims to promote a more effective and efficient enforcement of the laws and regulations outlined in title 5 of the United States Code.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1688 seeks to strengthen the enforcement mechanisms within the OSC and ensure that all individuals are treated equally under the law, regardless of their background or affiliations. This legislation is designed to promote fairness, consistency, and integrity within the enforcement of federal laws and regulations.
The main goal of this legislation is to hold the OSC accountable for its actions and ensure that it carries out its duties in a fair and impartial manner. By increasing accountability and transparency within the OSC, the bill aims to promote a more effective and efficient enforcement of the laws and regulations outlined in title 5 of the United States Code.
Overall, Bill 119 hr 1688 seeks to strengthen the enforcement mechanisms within the OSC and ensure that all individuals are treated equally under the law, regardless of their background or affiliations. This legislation is designed to promote fairness, consistency, and integrity within the enforcement of federal laws and regulations.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1688
Bill HR 1688 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1688 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1688's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of February 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1688
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1688
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1688
To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that title vigorously, consistently, and without regard to the political affiliation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subject to those provisions, and for other purposes.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that title vigorously, consistently, and without regard to the political affiliation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subject to those provisions, and for other purposes.
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