Bill Sponsor
House Bill 8481
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Appointments Clause Enforcement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 1, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Oct 1, 2020
Latest Action
Oct 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
8481
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Tennessee
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
October 1, 2020
Actions (2)
10/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
10/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:36 PM