House Bill 7936
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Federal Employee Access to Information Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Aug 4, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7936
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Federal Employee Access to Information Act
This bill prohibits personnel retaliation against federal employees and applicants for employment who file requests under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act or who seek related administrative or judicial actions.
August 4, 2020
09/16/2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
09/16/2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
08/04/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
08/04/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:30 PM