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Department of Energy Organization and Management Improvement Act

Introduced: September 4, 2020 See on congress.gov
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Sep 9, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Sep 9, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 4, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Sep 4, 2020
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Energy Organization and Management Improvement Act

This bill sets forth new reporting requirements relating to the general management of the Department of Energy (DOE).

DOE must submit to Congress a report containing

  • an evaluation of the general management of DOE, including management and mission support functional programs that have responsibility for legal services, administration, accounting, budgeting, contract and project management, and human resources management;
  • a description of impediments to effective management;
  • a description of recommended measures to improve management;
  • a strategic plan for continuous improvement in management;
  • an evaluation of the status of the improvement of management;
  • a description of the status of all orders issued by DOE relating to its management; and
  • a schedule for updating such orders to ensure effective management, including management of DOE personnel and budget formulation.
What's happening now September 9, 2020

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

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