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115-hr-2195115th Congress

OSC Access Act

Sponsored By: Representative Blum, Rod [R-IA-1]

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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.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Blum, Rod [R-IA-1]

IA • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]

    UT • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2017

  • ELIJAH CUMMINGS

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/27/2017

  • Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/27/2017

  • Rep. Coffman, Mike [R-CO-6]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2017

  • Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/27/2017

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