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Lead by Example Act of 2023
3/8/2024, 3:15 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4744
The Lead by Example Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4744, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at promoting ethical behavior and accountability among government officials. The bill requires all members of Congress and their staff to undergo annual ethics training to ensure they are aware of and comply with ethical standards and rules.
Additionally, the Lead by Example Act mandates that all members of Congress disclose any financial conflicts of interest and prohibits them from using their positions for personal gain. The bill also establishes a bipartisan ethics committee to investigate and address any allegations of misconduct or ethical violations.
Furthermore, the Lead by Example Act requires greater transparency in government by mandating that all congressional meetings and communications be made public, with exceptions for matters of national security. The bill also includes provisions to protect whistleblowers who report unethical behavior within the government. Overall, the Lead by Example Act of 2023 aims to promote integrity and accountability in government by holding elected officials to a higher ethical standard and increasing transparency in congressional operations.
Additionally, the Lead by Example Act mandates that all members of Congress disclose any financial conflicts of interest and prohibits them from using their positions for personal gain. The bill also establishes a bipartisan ethics committee to investigate and address any allegations of misconduct or ethical violations.
Furthermore, the Lead by Example Act requires greater transparency in government by mandating that all congressional meetings and communications be made public, with exceptions for matters of national security. The bill also includes provisions to protect whistleblowers who report unethical behavior within the government. Overall, the Lead by Example Act of 2023 aims to promote integrity and accountability in government by holding elected officials to a higher ethical standard and increasing transparency in congressional operations.
Congressional Summary of HR 4744
Lead by Example Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency to set all thermostats in their respective headquarters to at least 78 degrees Fahrenheit when air conditioning is being used.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4744
Bill HR 4744 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2023. Bill HR 4744 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2023. Bill HR 4744's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security. as of July 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4744
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4744
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Energy
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4744
Lead by Example Act of 2023
Lead by Example Act of 2023
To establish a minimum temperature for thermostats at the headquarters of the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4744
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