H.R. 2195 · 115th Congress
OSC Access Act
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- Rod Blum
- Introduced
- 2017-04-27
- Latest action
- 2017-07-28 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268.
Summary
OSC Access Act
This bill expands the authority of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC) by allowing it to: (1) have timely access to material available to an agency that relates to an investigation, review, or inquiry relating to whistle-blower allegations or prohibited personnel practices; (2) request from any agency the information or assistance that may be necessary for it to carry out its duties and responsibilities; and (3) require, during an investigation, review, or inquiry of an agency, the agency to provide it any record or other information related to an investigation, review, or inquiry.
A claim of common law privilege by an agency, or an officer or employee of an agency, shall not prevent the OSC from obtaining any material from such agency.