United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 7936 — Federal Employee Access to Information Act

Last action — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Summary

Prohibits personnel retaliation against federal employees and applicants for employment who file requests under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act or who seek related administrative or judicial actions.

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Action History

  1. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  2. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

  4. Introduced in House

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Government operations and politics Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management Government information and archives Employment discrimination and employee rights Freedom of information Right of privacy
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 7936 do?
Prohibits personnel retaliation against federal employees and applicants for employment who file requests under the Freedom of Information Act or the Privacy Act or who seek related administrative or judicial actions.
Who sponsors HR 7936?
HR 7936 is sponsored by Carolyn Maloney (D).
What is the current status of HR 7936?
This bill died with 116th 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 7936?
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