House Bill 7448
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Telework for U.S. Innovation Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 1, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7448
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Telework for U.S. Innovation Act
This bill makes permanent the Telework Enhancement Act Pilot Program in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The program allows USPTO employees to telework from locations across the United States; USPTO may cover any necessary travel expenses to and from an agency worksite. The program is set to expire on December 31, 2020.
July 1, 2020
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07/01/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
07/01/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
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