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H.R. 7835 118th Congress House

Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act

Official title: To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that title vigorously,… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the accountability of the Office of Special Counsel in enforcing certain provisions of that title vigorously, consistently, and without regard to the political affiliation, career status, or personal characteristics of individuals subject to those provisions, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 29, 2024 Introduced by: Robert Garcia Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
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.
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Mar 29, 2024
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 Latest action March 29, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 7835: Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7835/
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"H.R. 7835: Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7835/.
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H.R. 7835, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-7835/.
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