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H.R. 2711

Citizen Empowerment Act

Citizen Empowerment Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to ensure that individuals have the right to record in-person and telephonic interactions with executive agency employees and that they are notified of such right when they are the target of an enforcement action (e.g., audit, investigation, inspection, or action that could result in criminal or civil fines or the collection of unpaid tax).

Provides that participation by an employee, acting in an official capacity, in an in-person or telephonic interaction shall constitute consent by such employee to a recording of that interaction by any participant in the interaction.

Requires written notice to an individual or a representative of the right to record conversations involving an enforcement action.

Makes any employee who violates the requirements of this Act subject to disciplinary action.

Requires: (1) each executive agency to post on its website information explaining the right of individuals to record interactions with employees, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance to executive agencies on implementation of the requirement to provide such information.

Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 2711 is laid on the table.

Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2](R-KS)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
5cosponsors2committees18actions2related bills9subjects
  • Reported in HouseJul 30, 2013
  • Introduced in HouseJul 17, 2013
  1. FloorH1B000

    Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 2711 is laid on the table.

  2. FloorH37220

    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. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2711.

  4. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5188-5193; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5188)

  5. FloorH30300

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

  6. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.

  7. DischargeH12300

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

  8. Committee5500

    Committee on Judiciary discharged.

  9. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-184, Part I.

  10. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-184, Part I.

  11. Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

  12. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  13. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  15. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  16. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  17. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  18. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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Citizen Empowerment Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to ensure that individuals have the right to record in-person and telephonic interactions with executive agency employees and that they are notified of such right when they are the target of an enforcement action (e.g., audit, investigation, inspection, or action that could result in criminal or civil fines or the collection of unpaid tax).

Provides that participation by an employee, acting in an official capacity, in an in-person or telephonic interaction shall constitute consent by such employee to a recording of that interaction by any participant in the interaction.

Requires written notice to an individual or a representative of the right to record conversations involving an enforcement action.

Makes any employee who violates the requirements of this Act subject to disciplinary action.

Requires: (1) each executive agency to post on its website information explaining the right of individuals to record interactions with employees, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance to executive agencies on implementation of the requirement to provide such information.

Jul 17, 2013

Citizen Empowerment Act - Requires any executive agency employee who is conducting an in-person or a telephonic interview, audit, investigation, inspection, or other official interaction with an individual relating to a possible violation of federal law that could result in the imposition of civil or criminal fines or penalties or the collection of unpaid tax to allow such individual to make an audio recording of the interaction.

Permits the employee conducting the interaction to record it if the employee: (1) informs the individual of the recording prior to or at the initiation of the interaction, and (2) provides the individual with a transcript of the recording at such individual's expense.

Requires the employee conducting an initial in-person or telephonic interview or other interaction to provide to the individual a verbal or written notice of such individual's rights.

Exempts from the application of this Act any in-person or telephonic interview or other interaction that: (1) is likely to include the discussion of classified material or information that would endanger public safety if released publicly; or (2) if released, would endanger an ongoing criminal investigation being conducted by a federal law enforcement officer.

Citizen Empowerment Act — Informed