H.R. 657 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Follow the Rules Act
H.R. 657 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2017, sponsored by Sean P. Duffy with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-40
What it does
Follow the Rules Act (Sec. 2) This bill extends the prohibition against a person taking, failing to take, or threatening to take or fail to take a personnel action against any employee or applicant for employment for refusing to obey an order that would require the individual to violate a law to personnel actions against such an individual for refusing to obey an order that would violate a rule or regulation.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sean P. Duffy (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 6 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2017
- Passed the HouseMay 1, 2017
- Passed the SenateMay 25, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentJun 2, 2017
- Became lawJun 14, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jun 14, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 1, 2017 · Passed407–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Follow the Rules ActHouse · May 1, 2017
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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