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Facts First Act

USA119th CongressHR-4938| House 
| Updated: 8/8/2025
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation seeks to modify the conditions under which the Commissioner of Labor Statistics can be removed from their position. It specifically amends existing law to stipulate that the Commissioner's removal is permissible only with proof of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office . This provision aims to safeguard the independence and objectivity of the Bureau of Labor Statistics by protecting its head from arbitrary or politically motivated dismissals.
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Timeline
Aug 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • August 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Facts First Act

USA119th CongressHR-4938| House 
| Updated: 8/8/2025
This legislation seeks to modify the conditions under which the Commissioner of Labor Statistics can be removed from their position. It specifically amends existing law to stipulate that the Commissioner's removal is permissible only with proof of inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office . This provision aims to safeguard the independence and objectivity of the Bureau of Labor Statistics by protecting its head from arbitrary or politically motivated dismissals.
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Timeline
Aug 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • August 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Education and Workforce Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted