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OSC Access Act

4/7/2025, 3:21 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2195

The OSC Access Act, also known as Bill 115 hr 2195, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and accountability within the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), which is an independent federal agency responsible for investigating and prosecuting violations of federal law.

The main provisions of the OSC Access Act include requiring the OSC to publish all of its reports and findings on its website within 30 days of completing an investigation. This would allow the public to easily access information about the agency's activities and ensure that its work is conducted in a transparent manner.

Additionally, the bill would require the OSC to provide regular updates to Congress on its investigations and any actions taken as a result of its findings. This would help to ensure that the agency is held accountable for its work and that Congress is kept informed of its activities. Overall, the OSC Access Act aims to improve the functioning of the Office of Special Counsel by increasing transparency and accountability. By requiring the agency to publish its reports and provide regular updates to Congress, this bill seeks to ensure that the OSC is fulfilling its mandate to investigate and prosecute violations of federal law in a fair and impartial manner.

Current Status of Bill HR 2195

Bill HR 2195 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2017. Bill HR 2195 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on April 27, 2017.  Bill HR 2195's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193. as of July 28, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2195

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2195

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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