Congress LEADS Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 6726 Congress LEADS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6726

The Congress LEADS Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6726, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting leadership and diversity within the federal workforce. The bill seeks to establish a program that would provide training and mentorship opportunities for employees from underrepresented groups, including women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

Under the Congress LEADS Act, federal agencies would be required to develop and implement leadership development programs that specifically target employees from these underrepresented groups. The programs would focus on providing training in areas such as communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution, as well as offering mentorship opportunities with senior leaders within the agency.

Additionally, the bill would require agencies to report on the progress of their leadership development programs, including the number of employees participating and the impact of the programs on their career advancement. This reporting would help to ensure accountability and transparency in the implementation of the Congress LEADS Act. Overall, the Congress LEADS Act aims to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions within the federal government by providing targeted training and mentorship opportunities for employees from underrepresented groups. By promoting leadership development and diversity, the bill seeks to create a more inclusive and representative federal workforce.

Congressional Summary of HR 6726

Congress Leadership in Ending Annuities for Dishonorable Service Act or the Congress LEADS Act

This bill prohibits a Member of Congress who is convicted of sexual abuse from collecting a retirement annuity under either the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6726

Bill HR 6726 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 15, 2022. Bill HR 6726 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 15, 2022. Bill HR 6726's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 15, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6726

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6726

Congress LEADS Act

Congress Leadership in Ending Annuities for Dishonorable Service Act

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.