H.R. 5683 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Government Accountability Office Act of 2008
H.R. 5683 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Apr 2, 2008, sponsored by Danny K. Davis with 8 co-sponsors.
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
- Apr 2, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 8
- Policy area
- Congress
- Public law
- Public Law 110-323
What it does
Government Accountability Office Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Requires: (1) the Comptroller General to provide for a pay increase to covered Government Accountability Office (GAO) officers and employees if the increase that would otherwise take effect would be less than the required minimum percentage (equal to the total annual pay adjustment for General Schedule positions within a pay locality); and (2) nonpermanent merit pay to a…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Danny K. Davis (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 2, 2008
- Passed the HouseJun 9, 2008
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentSep 11, 2008
- Became lawSep 22, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-323. (Sep 22, 2008)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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