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Federal Officials Must Stay for Full Congressional Questioning

This new act mandates that federal officials regularly testifying before Congressional committees must remain at hearings until every present committee member has had an opportunity to ask questions. This aims to ensure more thorough oversight of government actions and increase transparency, indirectly impacting the quality of decisions made on behalf of citizens.
Key points
Federal officials are required to stay at Congressional hearings until all committee members have asked questions.
Committee members are guaranteed an opportunity to question before anyone gets a second turn.
The changes aim to enhance accountability and transparency of federal government operations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5590
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2023-09-20