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H.R. 8481 116th Congress House

Appointments Clause Enforcement Act of 2020

Official title: To amend the provisions of title 5, United States Code, relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 1, 2020 Introduced by: Steve Cohen Democratic · Tennessee See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Appointments Clause Enforcement Act of 2020

This bill makes a series of changes with respect to the appointment, tenure, and qualifications of acting officials of executive agencies. Among other changes, the bill reduces the tenure of acting officials, requires specific designation of first assistant positions, and creates a private right of action for harm caused by improper acting officials.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8481: Appointments Clause Enforcement Act of 2020. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8481/
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"H.R. 8481: Appointments Clause Enforcement Act of 2020." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8481/.
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H.R. 8481, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-8481/.
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