Search Results: keywords:"vacancies"

  • H. R. 6866 — To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to permit the District of Columbia to establish the timing of special elections for local office in the District of Columbia.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:651

    The bill H.R. 6866 allows the District of Columbia to set the timing for special elections for local offices, such as the Chairman, Council members, Mayor, and Attorney General. It modifies sections of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, allowing the District to establish...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill lets Washington, D.C. decide when to hold special elections to fill local government jobs like Mayor or council members when there is a vacancy. This means D.C. can choose their own special election dates instead of following a fixed schedule.

  • S. 5133 — To establish a tracker for Senate-confirmed executive branch positions.
    Status:Reported to Senate
    Words:6,157

    S. 5133 aims to create a "Senate Confirmed Position Tracker," an online tool for the public to monitor positions within the executive branch that require Senate confirmation. The bill instructs the Comptroller General, in collaboration with several government agencies, to...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 5133 is a plan to make a big list on the computer that tells people which important jobs in the government need special approval to be filled and who has these jobs now. This will help everyone see if any of those jobs are empty or filled.