H.R. 1722 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Telework Enhancement Act of 2010
H.R. 1722 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 25, 2009, sponsored by John P. Sarbanes with 14 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 25, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 111-292
What it does
Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 - (Sec. 2) Requires the head of each executive agency to: (1) establish a policy under which eligible agency employees may be authorized to telework; (2) determine employee eligibility to participate in telework; and (3) notify all employees of their eligibility to telework.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John P. Sarbanes (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 25, 2009
- Passed the HouseJul 14, 2010
- Passed the SenateSep 29, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentNov 29, 2010
- Became lawDec 9, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-292. (Dec 9, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment
House · Nov 18, 2010 · Passed254–152 - On Passage
House · Jul 14, 2010 · Passed290–131 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Jul 14, 2010 · Passed303–119 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 6, 2010 · Failed268–147
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Telework Improvements ActHouse · May 6, 2010
- Telework Improvements ActHouse · Jul 14, 2010
- Telework Improvements ActHouse · Jul 14, 2010
- Telework Improvements ActHouse · Nov 18, 2010
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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