H.R. 3571 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
To amend the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to permit individuals who have served as employees of the Office of Compliance to serve as Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, or General Counsel of the Office, and to permit individuals appointed to such positions to serve one additional term.
H.R. 3571 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Sep 18, 2007, sponsored by Robert A. Brady.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 18, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 110-164
What it does
Amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 with respect to the prohibition against any member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance (OC) having held a position as a Member, officer, or employee of the House of Representatives or the Senate, or of certain other legislative branch instrumentalities or entities, within four years of the date of appointment to the OC Board.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 18, 2007
- Passed the HouseOct 2, 2007
- Passed the SenateDec 19, 2007
- Sent to the PresidentDec 20, 2007
- Became lawDec 26, 2007
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-164. (Dec 26, 2007)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Committee on House Administration
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