OSC Access Act
United States115th CongressHR-2195House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 28, 2017
Summary
OSC Access Act This bill expands the authority of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) by allowing it to: (1) have timely access to material available to an agency that relates to an investigation, review, or inquiry relating to whistle-blower allegations or prohibited personnel practices; (2) request from any agency the information or assistance that may be necessary for it to carry out its duties and responsibilities; and (3) require, during an investigation, review, or inquiry of an agency, the agency to provide it any record or other information related to an investigation, review, or inquiry. A claim of common law privilege by an agency, or an officer or employee of an agency, shall not prevent the OSC from obtaining any material from such agency.
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Timeline
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268.
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