Department of Labor Succession Act

The Department of Labor Succession Act (HR 4957) clarifies that the Deputy Secretary of Labor automatically assumes the Secretary's duties during a vacancy, ensuring immediate leadership continuity. It amends the Vacancies Act to explicitly authorize the Deputy Secretary to exercise the Secretary's functions and perform other required duties as outlined in federal law. This change directly affects the Department of Labor's operations by removing ambiguity in leadership transitions when the Secretary is unable to serve. The bill is procedural and focuses solely on updating succession protocols without altering broader policy or funding.