Citizen Empowerment Act
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HR 2711 — Citizen Empowerment Act
Last action — Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 2711 is laid on the table.
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✓Introduced
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Died in session
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
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.
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Read HR 2711 on the official United States source →Action History
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 2711 is laid on the table.
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2711.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5188-5193; text of measure as reported in House: CR H5188)
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Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
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Committee on Judiciary discharged.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-184, Part I.
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Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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Referred to House Judiciary
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Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform
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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.
Sponsors
- Lynn Jenkins · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 2711 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HR 2711?
- HR 2711 is sponsored by Lynn Jenkins (R).
- What is the current status of HR 2711?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 HR 2711?
- Track HR 2711 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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