H.R. 6517: To modify the appointment process for the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office, and for other purposes.

This bill proposes changes to the appointment processes for three key official positions within the U.S. government: the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office. Below are the main aspects of the bill:

Librarian of Congress

• Appointment: The Librarian of Congress would be appointed by Congress through a concurrent resolution. This resolution would confirm the appointment of an individual recommended by a newly established commission.
• Commission: A commission will be formed to recommend candidates for this position. The commission will include:
  • The Speaker of the House and the House Minority Leader.
  • The Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate.
  • One Republican and one Democrat from the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library.
• Term of Service: The appointed Librarian would serve a term of 10 years.
• Removal: The Librarian could be removed from office by a three-fifths vote from the elected members of both the House and Senate.
• Repeal of Previous Legislation: The bill repeals the Librarian of Congress Succession Modernization Act of 2015.

Comptroller General

• Appointment: The Comptroller General would also be appointed by Congress through a concurrent resolution, based on a recommendation from a commission.
• Commission: The commission for the Comptroller General's position will recommend one or more candidates to Congress. The commission will need to fill any vacancy that arises.
• Legislative Changes: The bill updates existing law to reflect that the appointment process for the Comptroller General will similarly involve Congress rather than the President for the appointment and may involve a joint resolution for the Deputy Comptroller General.

Director of the Government Publishing Office

• Appointment: The Director of the Government Publishing Office would be appointed similarly via a concurrent resolution from Congress, based on the commission's recommendations.
• Commission: This commission will comprise:
  • The Speaker of the House and the House Minority Leader.
  • The Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate.
  • One Republican and one Democrat from the Joint Committee of Congress on Printing.
• Removal: The Director can be removed from office similarly to the Librarian, requiring a three-fifths vote from both Chambers of Congress.

Other Provisions

The bill includes technical and conforming amendments to current laws to ensure consistency with the new appointment processes for these positions.

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