HR 9618 · 93th Congress · Ombudsman

A bill to amend the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 to establish an Office of Congressional Ombudsman to investigate, at the request of Members of Congress, actions and operations of the various agencies of the U.S. Government.

Introduced 1973-07-26· Sponsored by Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on House Administration.(1973-07-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes, under the Legislative Reorganization Act, the Office of Congressional Ombudsman. Directs the Ombudsman Board to investigate at the request of Members of Congress, actions and operations of agencies of the United States Government. Provides for the utilization by the Ombudsman of the Congressional Research Service and the General Accounting Office in carrying out his duties under this Act.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats