H.R. 4446 (109th): Legislative Branch Officer Appointment Act of 2005

Introduced:
Dec 06, 2005 (109th Congress, 2005–2006)
Sponsor:
Rep. Ray LaHood [R-IL18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on December 6, 2005, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Dec 06, 2005
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (5R, 3D) (show)
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House Oversight and Government Reform

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Full Title

To establish a uniform appointment process and term of service for the Architect of the Capitol, the Comptroller General, and the Librarian of Congress, to prohibit the annual amount of payment of compensation to such officers to exceed the annual salary of a Member of Congress, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Dec 06, 2005.
8 pages

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12/6/2005--Introduced.
Legislative Branch Officer Appointment Act of 2005 - Establishes a uniform appointment process and term of service for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), the Comptroller General, and the Librarian of Congress. Prohibits the annual compensation paid to such officers from exceeding the annual salary of a Member of Congress. Reduces the term of service of the Comptroller General from 15 to 10 years. Repeals federal law regarding the Comptroller General's retirement annuity.

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  • 29 Stat. 546