HR 6958 United States House · 118th Congress

Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill requires cabinet secretaries (like the Secretary of Defense or Health Secretary) to notify Congress in writing within 24 hours if they cannot perform their duties. It applies to all cabinet members whose appointments require Senate confirmation. If a secretary cannot notify due to a medical emergency or other urgent situation, their agency must submit the notice instead. The law aims to ensure Congress is promptly informed about temporary leadership gaps in major federal departments.
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