HR 1213 · 114th Congress · Congress

Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-03-03· Sponsored by Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 114-6.(2015-03-20)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Office of Compliance Administrative and Technical Corrections Act of 2015 This bill amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 (CAA) to revise its procedures for mediation and hearings. The Executive Director of the Office of Compliance is required to: develop a master list of individuals experienced in adjudicating, arbitrating, or mediating the kinds of personnel and other matters for which mediation may be held, including, but not limited to, members of a state or District of Columbia bar and retired judges of U.S. courts; and appoint individuals (mediators) from this list. Currently, mediators are appointed after the Executive Director considers recommendations by certain organizations. Between 30 to 90 days after the end of the mediation period, a CAA-covered legislative branch employee must elect either to file a complaint with the Office or to file a civil action in the proper U.S. district court. The Executive Director must also notify all persons participating in a mediation, hearing, or deliberation of the confidentiality requirements and of the sanctions applicable to any person who violates them. Any individual serving as a member of the Board of Directors of t…

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