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HB5542: Accountability in Assignment Restrictions and Reviews Act of 2023

: Ted Lieu (D-US) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Sep 18, 2023
International affairs
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

To provide for the review and appeal of determinations that personnel of the Department of State should be restricted or precluded from serving in certain assignments, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a review and appeal process for State Department employees who are restricted or barred from certain job assignments. Employees could challenge decisions that limit where they can work within the department. The bill aims to ensure fairness when the State Department makes these job placement restrictions. It is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a .

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HB5542: Accountability in Assignment Restrictions and Reviews Act of 2023

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