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Department of Labor Accountability Act of 2019

Introduced: April 9, 2019 Introduced by: Smucker, Lloyd Republican · Pennsylvania See on congress.gov
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Apr 9, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.
Apr 9, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Labor Accountability Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the Department of Labor to suspend, demote, or remove certain employees for poor performance or misconduct.

It establishes requirements and procedures with respect to such adverse personnel actions, including the following:

  • appeal rights,
  • grievances arising from an adverse personnel action,
  • recoupment of relocation expenses, and
  • recoupment of bonuses and awards.
What's happening now April 9, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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.

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