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Special Government Employee Act of 1997

Introduced: June 19, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 25, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Jun 19, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 19, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Special Government Employee Act of 1997 - Amends the Federal criminal code to include within the definition of "special Government employee" a reserve officer of the armed forces, or a National Guard officer, who is serving voluntarily for up to 130 days during any period of 365 consecutive days. (Such officers are currently considered officers of the United States.)

States that "officer and employee" and "special Government employee" shall not include enlisted military personnel or an individual retained, designated, or appointed without compensation specifically to act as a representative of a non-Federal interest on an advisory committee.

What's happening now June 25, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 19, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1966: Special Government Employee Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1966/
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"H.R. 1966: Special Government Employee Act of 1997." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1966/.
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H.R. 1966, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1966/.
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