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Bill113th CongressFiled Jun 28, 2013Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 2579

Government Employee Accountability Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (Jul 31, 2013)

Government Employee Accountability Act - Sets forth guidelines for placing career employees of the Senior Executive Service (SES) on investigative leave. Defines "investigative leave" as a temporary absence without duty for disciplinary reasons, of a period not greater than 90 days.

Authorizes a federal agency to: (1) place an SES employee on investigative leave, without loss of pay and without charge to annual or sick leave, only for misconduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or misappropriation of funds; (2) place such employee on leave without pay if such employee's conduct is flagrant and such employee intentionally engaged in such conduct; or (3) remove such employee if such employee acted in a manner that endangers the interest of the agency mission and the removal is deemed necessary or advisable in the interests of the United States.

Requires an agency head to periodically review the investigation into the conduct of an SES employee placed on investigative leave and take certain actions with respect to such employee at the end of a period of investigative leave, including removal, suspension without pay, or reinstatement to duty. Grants an employee placed on investigative leave certain rights, including: (1) advance written notice of, and the right to answer, charges; (2) the right to be represented by an attorney; and (3) the right to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).

Includes misappropriation of funds as a ground in suspending or reinstating an SES employee or placing such employee in another civil service position.

What just happenedAug 1, 2013

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 2579 is laid on the table.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-3](R-PA)Sponsor
41 cosponsors41 R
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  • Reported in HouseJul 31, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2013
  1. Aug 1, 2013FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 2579 is laid on the table.

  2. Jul 31, 2013FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  3. Jul 31, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2579.

  4. Jul 31, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5196-5202; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5196-5197)

  5. Jul 31, 2013FloorH30300

    Mr. Meadows moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  6. Jul 31, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 134.

  7. Jul 31, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-186.

  8. Jul 31, 2013Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-186.

  9. Jul 24, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  10. Jul 24, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  11. Jun 28, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  12. Jun 28, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Jun 28, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jul 31, 201317

Government Employee Accountability Act - Sets forth guidelines for placing career employees of the Senior Executive Service (SES) on investigative leave. Defines "investigative leave" as a temporary absence without duty for disciplinary reasons, of a period not greater than 90 days.

Authorizes a federal agency to: (1) place an SES employee on investigative leave, without loss of pay and without charge to annual or sick leave, only for misconduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or misappropriation of funds; (2) place such employee on leave without pay if such employee's conduct is flagrant and such employee intentionally engaged in such conduct; or (3) remove such employee if such employee acted in a manner that endangers the interest of the agency mission and the removal is deemed necessary or advisable in the interests of the United States.

Requires an agency head to periodically review the investigation into the conduct of an SES employee placed on investigative leave and take certain actions with respect to such employee at the end of a period of investigative leave, including removal, suspension without pay, or reinstatement to duty. Grants an employee placed on investigative leave certain rights, including: (1) advance written notice of, and the right to answer, charges; (2) the right to be represented by an attorney; and (3) the right to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).

Includes misappropriation of funds as a ground in suspending or reinstating an SES employee or placing such employee in another civil service position.

Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2013

Government Employee Accountability Act - Sets forth guidelines for placing career employees of the Senior Executive Service (SES) on investigative leave. Defines "investigative leave" as a temporary absence without duty for disciplinary reasons, of a period not greater than 90 days.

Authorizes a federal agency to: (1) place an SES employee on investigative leave, without loss of pay and without charge to annual or sick leave, only for misconduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance or misappropriation of funds; (2) place such employee on leave without pay if such employee's conduct is determined to be serious or flagrant; or (3) remove such employee if such employee acted in a manner that endangers the interest of the agency mission.

Requires an agency to periodically review the investigation into the conduct of an SES employee placed on investigative leave and take certain actions with respect to such employee at the end of a period of investigative leave, including removal, suspension without pay, or reinstatement to duty. Grants an employee placed on investigative leave certain rights, including: (1) advance written notice of, and the right to answer, charges; (2) the right to be represented by an attorney; and (3) the right to appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB).

Includes misappropriation of funds as a ground in suspending or reinstating an SES employee or placing such employee in another civil service position.

Government Employee Accountability Act — Informed