H.R. 6160 — Introduced in House

I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6160 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 20, 2018Mr. Harper (for himself and Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the sources of the authority to issue regulations regarding certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act. 1. Clarification of sources of authority to issue regulations regarding certifications and other criteria applicable to legislative branch employees under Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act (a) In general Section 6329(c) of title 5, United States Code, is amended— (1) by striking In order and inserting (1) In order; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (2) In the case of an employee of an office of the legislative branch, the certification described in paragraph (1) shall be prescribed— (A) in the case of an employee of the House of Representatives, by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives; (B) in the case of an employee of the Senate, by the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate; or (C) in the case of an employee of any other office of the legislative branch, by the head of the office. . (b) Regulations Not later than 9 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, and the head of each other office of the legislative branch shall prescribe regulations governing the application of section 6329 of title 5, United States Code, including the certification requirement under subsection (c) of such section, to employees of the House of Representatives, employees of the Senate, and employees of such office, respectively.