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H.R. 2879 (113th)

Stop Government Abuse Act

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Introduced

31 July 2013

Last action

9 September 2013 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2], Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Stop Government Abuse Act - Prohibits the payment of discretionary monetary payments or performance awards to federal employees during any period of sequestration. Allows the head of an agency to waive such prohibition, subject to the approval of the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Sets forth investigative leave requirements for federal employees in the competitive service and Senior Executive Service (SES) career employees. Defines "investigative leave" as a temporary absence without duty for disciplinary reasons, for up to 90 days. Authorizes a federal agency to place an employee on investigative leave: (1) without loss of pay and without charge to annual or sick leave only for misconduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or misappropriation of funds; or (2) without pay if such employee's conduct is determined to be flagrant and the employee engaged in such conduct intentionally. Requires an agency head to: (1) review the investigation into an employee's misconduct, neglect of duty, malfeasance, or misappropriation of funds at the end of each 45-day investigative period; (2) report on such review to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs not later than 5 business days after the end of each 45-day period; and (3) remove, suspend without pay, or reinstate or restore such employee to duty at the end of the investigative leave period. Allows an agency to extend a period of investigative leave for an additional period not to exceed 90 days. Grants an employee placed on investigative leave certain rights, including: (1) advance written notice of, and a reasonable time (not less than seven days) 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). Allows an agency head to remove an SES employee for serious neglect of duty, misappropriation of funds, or malfeasance. Includes misappropriation of funds as a ground in suspending or reinstating an SES employee or placing such employee in another civil service position. Grants individuals who are the target of enforcement actions by executive agency employees the right to record in-person and telephonic interactions.

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Timeline

  1. 31 July 2013

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 322 Reported to House. In each case the rule provides for one hour of debate on the bill and one motion to recommit for each bill.

    Source: Floor

  2. 31 July 2013

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 31 July 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 July 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 1 August 2013

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 1 August 2013

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 176 (Roll no. 436). (text: CR H5296-5298)

    Source: Floor

  7. 1 August 2013

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 176 (Roll no. 436).(text: CR H5296-5298)

    Source: Floor

  8. 1 August 2013

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5305)

    Source: Floor

  9. 1 August 2013

    Floor

    In each case the rule provides for one hour of debate on the bill and one motion to recommit for each bill.

    Source: Floor

  10. 1 August 2013

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 322. (consideration: CR H5296-5306)

    Source: Floor

  11. 1 August 2013

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 322 passed House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 1 August 2013

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  13. 9 September 2013

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

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