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Limiting Acting Labor Secretary Tenure for Nominated Deputy.

This law sets a time limit on how long a Deputy Secretary of Labor can temporarily serve as the head of the department if they have been nominated for the permanent position. The goal is to ensure the Senate acts quickly to confirm a permanent leader for the Department of Labor, which oversees workplace safety, wages, and labor standards. This change promotes accountability and timely leadership in the agency responsible for enforcing labor rights.
Key points
A Deputy Secretary nominated to be the permanent Secretary of Labor can only serve in an acting capacity for a maximum of 210 days after the nomination is sent to the Senate.
If the 210-day limit is reached without Senate confirmation, the President must appoint a different officer to temporarily lead the Department of Labor.
The law applies immediately to current Deputy Secretaries who are already serving in an acting capacity if they exceed the new limit.
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Print number: 118_S_2727
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2023-09-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Advice and Consent Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2727.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A Deputy Secretary nominated to be the permanent Secretary of Labor can only serve in an acting capacity for a maximum of 210 days after the nomination is sent to the Senate.
  • If the 210-day limit is reached without Senate confirmation, the President must appoint a different officer to temporarily lead the Department of Labor.
  • The law applies immediately to current Deputy Secretaries who are already serving in an acting capacity if they exceed the new limit.
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 Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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