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OSC Access Act

USA115th CongressHR-2195| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
Rod Blum

Rod Blum

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (5)
Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Jason Chaffetz (Republican)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Mike Coffman (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Apr 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 2, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 2, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
Jul 28, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268.
  • April 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • May 2, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 2, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.


  • July 28, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-582: Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2017
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsOffice of Special Counsel

OSC Access Act

USA115th CongressHR-2195| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Apr 27, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 27, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 2, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 2, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 28, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.
Jul 28, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268.
  • April 27, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 27, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


  • May 2, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • May 2, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 28, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.


  • July 28, 2017
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268.
Rod Blum

Rod Blum

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (5)
Jackie Speier (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Jason Chaffetz (Republican)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Mike Coffman (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • S 115-582: Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2017
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEmployment discrimination and employee rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsOffice of Special Counsel