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Appointments Clause Enforcement Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8481| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • October 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Appointments Clause Enforcement Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-8481| House 
| Updated: 10/1/2020
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.
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Timeline
Oct 1, 2020
Introduced in House
Oct 1, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • October 1, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • October 1, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents