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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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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.