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H.R. 139 118th Congress House

SHOW UP Act of 2023

Official title: To require Executive agencies to submit to Congress a study of the impacts of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during the COVID-19 pandemi… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require Executive agencies to submit to Congress a study of the impacts of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and a plan for the agency's future use of telework and remote work, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 26, 2023 Introduced by: James Comer Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 2, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 1, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H611-612)
Feb 1, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 206 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H599-600)
Feb 1, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2023
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 139, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 1, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 1, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 139.
Feb 1, 2023
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 7, H.R. 139, H.R. 382 and H.R. 497. All bills are considered under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Feb 1, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 75. (consideration: CR H599-607)
Jan 31, 2023
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 75 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 7, H.R. 139, H.R. 382 and H.R. 497. All bills are considered under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 1, 2023 House · vote #103 On Passage Passed 221–206 See who voted →
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 Latest action February 2, 2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Stopping Home Office Work's Unproductive Problems Act of 2023 or the SHOW UP Act of 2023

This bill requires each executive agency to reinstate the telework policies that were in place on December 31, 2019. Agencies may not implement expanded telework policies unless the Office of Personnel Management certifies that such policies, among other requirements, will have a positive effect on the agency's mission and operational costs.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 75 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 7) relating to a national emergency declared by the Pres…
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 7

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

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 Cosponsors 26
All 26 Republican 22
Ferguson, A.
· Jan 31, 2023
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Rose, John W.
Tennessee · Jan 31, 2023
Carl, Jerry
· Jan 30, 2023
 R
Cline, Ben
Virginia · Jan 30, 2023
 R
Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jan 30, 2023
 R
Timmons, William R.
South Carolina · Jan 30, 2023
 R
Burlison, Eric
Missouri · Jan 27, 2023
 R
Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Jan 27, 2023
Armstrong, Kelly
· Jan 26, 2023
 R
Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Jan 26, 2023
 R
Burchett, Tim
Tennessee · Jan 26, 2023
 R
Edwards, Chuck
North Carolina · Jan 26, 2023
 R
Fry, Russell
South Carolina · Jan 26, 2023
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Jan 26, 2023
 R
Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Jan 26, 2023
 R
Langworthy, Nicholas A.
New York · Jan 26, 2023
LaTurner, Jake
· Jan 26, 2023
 R
McClain, Lisa C.
Michigan · Jan 26, 2023
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jan 26, 2023
 R
Reschenthaler, Guy
Pennsylvania · Jan 25, 2023
 R
Gooden, Lance
Texas · Jan 24, 2023
 R
Stauber, Pete
Minnesota · Jan 24, 2023
 R
Fallon, Pat
Texas · Jan 10, 2023
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jan 9, 2023
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Jan 9, 2023
 R
Donalds, Byron
Florida · Jan 9, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 139: SHOW UP Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-139/
MLA
"H.R. 139: SHOW UP Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-139/.
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H.R. 139, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-139/.
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[H.R. 139: SHOW UP Act of 2023](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-139/)
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