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Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act
4/7/2025, 2:57 PM
Summary of Bill S 696
Bill 115 s 696, also known as the Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent federal employees who have been found to have engaged in misconduct or poor performance from receiving bonuses.
The bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to reward federal employees who have not performed their duties effectively or who have violated ethical standards. It seeks to hold federal employees accountable for their actions and to promote transparency and accountability within the federal government.
If passed, the Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act would require federal agencies to establish policies and procedures to prevent bonuses from being awarded to employees who have been disciplined for misconduct or poor performance. It would also require agencies to report to Congress on the number of employees who have been denied bonuses due to misconduct or poor performance. Overall, the Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act is aimed at promoting integrity and accountability within the federal government by ensuring that bonuses are only awarded to employees who have demonstrated excellence in their work and have upheld ethical standards.
The bill aims to ensure that taxpayer dollars are not being used to reward federal employees who have not performed their duties effectively or who have violated ethical standards. It seeks to hold federal employees accountable for their actions and to promote transparency and accountability within the federal government.
If passed, the Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act would require federal agencies to establish policies and procedures to prevent bonuses from being awarded to employees who have been disciplined for misconduct or poor performance. It would also require agencies to report to Congress on the number of employees who have been denied bonuses due to misconduct or poor performance. Overall, the Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act is aimed at promoting integrity and accountability within the federal government by ensuring that bonuses are only awarded to employees who have demonstrated excellence in their work and have upheld ethical standards.
Current Status of Bill S 696
Bill S 696 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 22, 2017. Bill S 696 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on March 22, 2017. Bill S 696's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 167. as of July 11, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 696
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 696
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 696
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