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Public Tracker for Senate-Confirmed Government Positions and Vacancy Oversight

This Act establishes a publicly accessible system (PAS Tracker) to monitor all key executive branch positions requiring Senate confirmation. Citizens will gain transparent insight into who occupies these positions, which ones are vacant or temporarily filled, and the status of nominations within the Senate confirmation process. This enhances government accountability and allows for better assessment of whether key agencies are fully staffed, directly impacting the quality of public services.
Key points
Creation of a public website (PAS Tracker) managed by the GAO, updated weekly, to track the status of all Senate-confirmed positions.
The system will display the percentage of positions filled by confirmed officials, acting officials, or remaining vacant, broken down by agency and Senate committee.
Implementation of unique identifiers for each position to ensure consistent data across all public government records (GAO, OPM, Congress.gov).
Requirement for regular reports from executive agencies and the GAO, including analysis of the impact of vacancies on agency performance and recommendations for eliminating unnecessary positions.
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Print number: 118_S_5133
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2024-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Senate Confirmation and Vacancy Oversight Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5133.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a public website (PAS Tracker) managed by the GAO, updated weekly, to track the status of all Senate-confirmed positions.
  • The system will display the percentage of positions filled by confirmed officials, acting officials, or remaining vacant, broken down by agency and Senate committee.
  • Implementation of unique identifiers for each position to ensure consistent data across all public government records (GAO, OPM, Congress.gov).
  • Requirement for regular reports from executive agencies and the GAO, including analysis of the impact of vacancies on agency performance and recommendations for eliminating unnecessary positions.
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. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 745.

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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