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We’re Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6021
Bill 117 hr 6021, also known as the We're Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of federal employees who have been found to have violated the law while on duty.
The bill states that any federal employee who is found to have violated federal, state, or local laws while on duty will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. This includes offenses such as theft, fraud, assault, and other criminal activities.
Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to conduct regular background checks on their employees to ensure that they are in compliance with the law. It also mandates that agencies report any violations to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution. Overall, the We're Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act aims to hold federal employees accountable for their actions and ensure that they are upholding the law while on duty. It seeks to maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of the federal workforce and protect the interests of the American people.
The bill states that any federal employee who is found to have violated federal, state, or local laws while on duty will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination. This includes offenses such as theft, fraud, assault, and other criminal activities.
Additionally, the bill requires federal agencies to conduct regular background checks on their employees to ensure that they are in compliance with the law. It also mandates that agencies report any violations to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and prosecution. Overall, the We're Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act aims to hold federal employees accountable for their actions and ensure that they are upholding the law while on duty. It seeks to maintain the integrity and trustworthiness of the federal workforce and protect the interests of the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 6021
We're Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act
This bill prohibits making federal funds available to pay for any settlement agreement in any civil action brought as a result of actions taken to enforce the April 6, 2018, Department of Justice memorandum pertaining to the prosecution of cases of improper entry into the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6021
Bill HR 6021 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6021 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HR 6021's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6021
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
18Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6021
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6021
We’re Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act
We’re Not Paying You To Break Our Laws Act
To prohibit the payment of settlement agreements in certain cases, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6021
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