United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 3481 — Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses and Conferences Act of 2012

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses and Conferences Act of 2012 - Prohibits a federal agency from awarding a bonus to any employee for two years after the end of a fiscal year in which the Inspector General of the agency or the Comptroller General (GAO) makes a finding that conduct of the employee resulted in fraud, waste, abuse, or a violation of contracting requirements (adverse finding). Requires repayment of a bonus awarded in any year in which an adverse finding is made. Prohibits an agency from sponsoring a conference that is expected to cost more than $200,000 without the agency head's approval.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 3481 do?
Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses and Conferences Act of 2012 - Prohibits a federal agency from awarding a bonus to any employee for two years after the end of a fiscal year in which the Inspector General of the agency or the Comptroller General (GAO) makes a finding that conduct of the employee resulted in fraud, waste, abuse, or a violation of contracting requirements (adverse finding). Requires repayment of a bonus awarded in any year in which an adverse finding is made. Prohibits an agency from sponsoring a conference that is expected to cost more than $200,000 without the agency head's approval.
Who sponsors S 3481?
S 3481 is sponsored by Claire McCaskill (D).
What is the current status of S 3481?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 3481?
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