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Return to In-Office Work at Interior Department for Relief Funds

This bill aims to reinstate pre-pandemic in-office work policies at the Department of the Interior. It means that COVID-19 relief funds will be withheld from the Department until employees return to in-office work levels as they were on December 31, 2019. This could impact the Department's operations and services if funds are delayed.
Key points
The Department of the Interior will not receive certain COVID-19 relief funds until it reinstates pre-pandemic in-office work policies (as of December 31, 2019).
The Secretary of the Interior must submit a plan for reopening offices for in-office work within 30 days of the bill's enactment.
The bill specifically targets funds from acts like the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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Print number: 117_HR_7199
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2022-03-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To direct the Secretary of the Interior to reinstate pre-pandemic in-office work policies at the Department of the Interior in order to receive certain supplemental emergency relief funds, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7199.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of the Interior will not receive certain COVID-19 relief funds until it reinstates pre-pandemic in-office work policies (as of December 31, 2019).
  • The Secretary of the Interior must submit a plan for reopening offices for in-office work within 30 days of the bill's enactment.
  • The bill specifically targets funds from acts like the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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