HR 6958
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jan 11, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act
This bill requires a cabinet official to notify Congress in the event that the official is temporarily unable to perform the functions and duties of the position.
Specifically (1) a member of the President's cabinet appointed with the advice and consent of the Senate must notify Congress in writing at least 24 hours before such an absence, or (2) the employing agency of such official must submit the required notice if the official is unable to do so.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Committees of jurisdiction
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