H.R. 1132 · 115th Congress

Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act

Stage
Passed a chamber
Sponsor
Ken Buck
Introduced
2017-02-16
Latest action
2018-11-26 · Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 115-387.

Summary

Political Appointee Burrowing Prevention Act

This bill prohibits an individual employed in a political position in the civil service from being appointed to a career position in the civil service for two years after the individual separates from such political position.

Such prohibition shall not apply to a political appointee who has not personally and substantially participated in any particular matter while employed in a political position.