H.R. 6958 · 118th Congress · House

Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Introduced
Jan 11, 24
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 11, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. JAN 11, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 11, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Committees

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Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Jan 11, 2024

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