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H.R. 2195

OSC Access Act

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.

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.

Rep. Blum, Rod [R-IA-1](R-IA)Sponsor
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  1. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 193.

  2. CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  3. Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-268.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  4. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  5. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  6. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  7. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  8. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

OSC Access Act — Informed