I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6958 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 11, 2024 Mr. Bean of Florida (for himself, Mr. Tony Gonzales of Texas , Ms. Hageman , Mr. Miller of Ohio , Mrs. Luna , Mr. Ogles , and Mrs. Harshbarger ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to require cabinet officials to notify Congress in the event such an official is temporarily unable to perform the functions and duties of their position, and for other purposes.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Cabinet Accountability and Transparency Act . 2. Notification to Congress if cabinet officer unable to perform functions and duties of position Section 3349 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) (1) If an officer who is a member of the President’s cabinet and whose appointment to office is required to be made by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, is temporarily unable to perform the functions and duties of the office, such officer shall notify (in writing) Congress not later than 24 hours before such absence begins. (2) The employing agency of such officer shall submit the notice required under paragraph (1) in the event such officer is unable to submit such notice due to a medical emergency or any other unforeseen circumstance. .