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Introduced
07/17/2013
07/17/2013
In Committee
07/24/2013
07/24/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Citizen Empowerment Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to ensure that individuals have the right to record in-person and telephonic interactions with executive agency employees and that they are notified of such right when they are the target of an enforcement action (e.g., audit, investigation, inspection, or action that could result in criminal or civil fines or the collection of unpaid tax). Provides that participation by an employee, acting in an official capacity, in an in-person or telephonic interaction shall constitute consent by such employee to a recording of that interaction by any participant in the interaction. Requires written notice to an individual or a representative of the right to record conversations involving an enforcement action. Makes any employee who violates the requirements of this Act subject to disciplinary action. Requires: (1) each executive agency to post on its website information explaining the right of individuals to record interactions with employees, and (2) the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance to executive agencies on implementation of the requirement to provide such information.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Citizen Empowerment Act, establishes the right for individuals to record in-person and telephonic interactions with employees of executive agencies, meaning government departments and their employees. It clarifies that an employee's participation in such an interaction, while acting in their official capacity, automatically signifies their consent to be recorded by anyone involved. Crucially, when an individual is the subject of an enforcement action, such as an audit, investigation, or any action that could lead to fines or the collection of unpaid taxes, they must be provided with written notice of their right to record these conversations. The bill also mandates that executive agencies must post information on their websites explaining this recording right, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), a federal agency that oversees government operations, will provide guidance to these agencies on how to implement this requirement. Employees who violate these provisions will face disciplinary action.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Lynn Jenkins (R)*,
Kevin Brady (R),
Billy Long (R),
Tom Reed (R),
Peter Roskam (R),
Steve Womack (R),
Last Action
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 322, H.R. 2711 is laid on the table. (on 08/01/2013)
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