HR 2729 · 103th Congress · Congress

Congressional Accountability Act

Introduced 1993-07-23· Sponsored by Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Committee Hearings Held.(1994-07-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Congressional Accountability Act - Makes any provision of Federal law applicable to the House of Representatives and to the Senate to the extent that it relates to: (1) the terms and conditions of employment (including hiring, promotion or demotion, salary and wages, overtime compensation, benefits, work assignments or reassignments, termination, and family and medical leave) of employees; (2) protection from discrimination in personnel actions, including discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including marital and parental status), or national origin within the meaning of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, age within the meaning of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, or handicap or disability within the meaning of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; (3) the health and safety of employees; or (4) the availability of information to the public. Establishes in the legislative branch an Office of Compliance to study and report to the Congress on the application of such laws. Sets forth provisions relating to congressional procedures for approval of Office regulations. Requires the Board of Directors of the Office to carr…

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Cosponsors (6)

3 Democrats3 Republicans