DHS Paid Administrative Leave Accountability Act of 2015

Bill 114 hr 1633, also known as the DHS Paid Administrative Leave Accountability Act of 2015, was introduced in the 114th Congress on March 25, 2015 by Representative Jason Chaffetz. The purpose of this bill was to address concerns regarding the use of paid administrative leave within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The bill aimed to limit the use of paid administrative leave for DHS employees who were under investigation for misconduct or other disciplinary actions. It required the DHS to report to Congress on the use of paid administrative leave, including the reasons for placing employees on leave and the duration of the leave.

Additionally, the bill required the DHS to develop policies and procedures for the use of paid administrative leave, including guidelines for determining when it is appropriate to place an employee on leave and for monitoring the use of leave to ensure it is not being abused. Overall, the DHS Paid Administrative Leave Accountability Act of 2015 sought to increase transparency and accountability in the use of paid administrative leave within the DHS, in order to ensure that taxpayer dollars were being used responsibly and effectively.