Advice and Consent Act

This bill, S 2727 (Advice and Consent Act), modifies rules for filling vacancies in the Department of Labor. It prevents a Deputy Secretary from acting as Secretary indefinitely if they have been nominated to become Secretary; they must stop performing those duties 210 days after the President submits their nomination to the Senate. If barred from acting, the President can appoint an acting officer under existing law (5 U.S.C. § 3345). The bill directly affects Deputy Secretaries temporarily filling the Secretary role who have been nominated for the position, ensuring a defined timeline for leadership transitions.