H.R. 2458 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To terminate any Federal employee who refuses to answer questions or gives false testimony in a congressional hearing.
H.R. 2458 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 20, 2013, sponsored by Mo Brooks with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 20, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Terminates from employment any federal employee who: (1) refuses to answer questions in a congressional hearing after being granted immunity; (2) in a congressional hearing, refuses to answer questions specifically, directly, and narrowly relating to his or her official duties, without being required to waive immunity with respect to the use of answers or the fruits thereof in a criminal prosecution; or (3) is found, by three-…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mo Brooks (R-AL). Co-sponsors: 30 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 20, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Jun 20, 2013)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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