To allow Federal State Department employees to file a confidential or open report on any fiscal waste that they come across and establishes an award program for exemplary employees who file non-confidential reports on wasteful spending.

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Summary of Bill HR 6237

Bill 118 hr 6237, also known as the Federal Employee Fiscal Waste Reporting Act, aims to empower Federal State Department employees to report instances of fiscal waste that they encounter in their work. The bill allows employees to file reports either confidentially or openly, providing them with the option to disclose information without fear of retaliation.

In addition to encouraging transparency and accountability within the government, the bill also establishes an award program to recognize and incentivize employees who file non-confidential reports on wasteful spending. This program aims to highlight exemplary employees who take the initiative to identify and report instances of fiscal waste, ultimately promoting efficiency and responsible use of taxpayer dollars.

Overall, the Federal Employee Fiscal Waste Reporting Act seeks to promote a culture of accountability and fiscal responsibility within the Federal State Department, while also recognizing and rewarding employees who actively contribute to the identification and elimination of wasteful spending.

Congressional Summary of HR 6237

This bill requires the Department of State to establish a program for employees to self-report fiscal waste they observe on the job. The State Department shall investigate such reports and rectify all instances of determined fiscal waste.

Employees must be allowed to make their reports confidential. The State Department must establish a departmental award for any exemplary employee who makes non-confidential submissions to the fiscal waste self-reporting program that result in significant cost savings or the cancellation of wasteful programs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6237

Bill HR 6237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 6, 2023. Bill HR 6237 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 6, 2023. Bill HR 6237's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of November 6, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6237

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6237

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International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6237

To allow Federal State Department employees to file a confidential or open report on any fiscal waste that they come across and establishes an award program for exemplary employees who file non-confidential reports on wasteful spending.