Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies.

119th Congress Introduced by Yassamin Ansari and 20 co-sponsors

H. Res. 187 compels the President to disclose information on federal employee terminations and Inspector General removals, enhancing accountability and transparency.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Bill Overview

Bill Number: H. Res. 187

Title: Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies.

Introduced: March 4, 2025

Status: Reported adversely by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on April 9, 2025.

Classification: Resolution

Purpose and Intent

H. Res. 187 seeks to compel the President to provide specific information to the House of Representatives regarding actions taken against federal employees and Inspectors General. The resolution aims to enhance transparency and accountability within the federal workforce, particularly concerning personnel decisions influenced by external parties, including members of the DOGE agency team.

Key Provisions

The resolution requests the President to transmit the following information within 14 days of its adoption:

Documents Related to Federal Employees:

All communications and documents concerning federal employees who have been:
- Placed on administrative leave
- Removed due to a reduction in force
- Terminated
- Transferred or reassigned based on recommendations from Elon Musk or DOGE agency members.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Employees:

Documents related to the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) classification of DEIA employees as competitive areas subject to reduction in force notices.

Communications Regarding Inspectors General:

All documents and communications between various federal offices (including the Executive Office of the President and OMB) and Elon Musk or DOGE agency members concerning the removal or termination of agency inspectors general.

Removal of Inspectors General:

Documents related to communications between OMB or OPM and members of the Trump Campaign or Administration regarding the removal of any Inspector General, including notifications to Congress.

Impact

The resolution primarily affects:
- Federal Employees: Those who have faced termination, reassignment, or administrative leave.
- Inspectors General: Oversight officials whose roles may be influenced by political factors.
- Congress: The resolution aims to provide Congress with necessary information to ensure accountability in federal employment practices.

Legislative History

Introduced by: Representative Kweisi Mfume, with multiple cosponsors from the Democratic Party.

Committee Actions:

The resolution was debated in the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, where it was reported adversely with a vote of 20 to 15 on April 9, 2025.
A previous motion to report the measure favorably was defeated by a vote of 21 to 23 on March 25, 2025.

Conclusion

H. Res. 187 represents an effort by House Democrats to investigate and obtain clarity on personnel decisions within the federal government, particularly those influenced by external parties. The resolution's adverse report from the committee indicates significant partisan divisions regarding its necessity and implications.

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