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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Introduced in House
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.
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesPresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents