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H.R. 1246 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014

District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Vacancy Act

H.R. 1246 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 19, 2013, sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton.

During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 19, 2013
Co-sponsors
0
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Public law
Public Law 113-8

What it does

District of Columbia Chief Financial Officer Vacancy Act - Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require the District of Columbia Treasurer (who is a Deputy Chief Financial Officer) to serve as acting Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the event that there is a vacancy in the Office of Chief Financial Officer because the CFO has died, resigned, or is otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the Office.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 19, 2013
  • Passed the HouseApr 15, 2013
  • Passed the SenateApr 18, 2013
  • Sent to the PresidentApr 25, 2013
  • Became lawMay 1, 2013

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-8. (May 1, 2013)

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Committees

  • Oversight and Accountability Committee

More

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