I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 657 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 24, 2017 Mr. Duffy (for himself, Mr. Connolly , Mr. Gohmert , Ms. Norton , Mr. Meadows , Ms. Sinema , Mr. Cole , Mr. Costa , and Mr. Grothman ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend certain protections against prohibited personnel practices, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Follow the Rules Act . 2. Prohibited personnel action based on ordering individual to violate rule or regulation (a) In general Subparagraph (D) of section 2302(b)(9) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by inserting , rule, or regulation after law . (b) Technical correction Such subparagraph is further amended by striking for . (c) Application The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply to any personnel action (as that term is defined in section 2302(a)(2)(A) of such title) occurring after the date of enactment of this Act.