H.R. 7483: Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026

This bill, known as the Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026, aims to limit certain senior federal officials from holding multiple federal positions simultaneously, known as "dual hatting." The main provisions of the bill include:

1. Directors of Certain Federal Offices

The bill specifies that the following officials cannot serve in multiple roles at the same time:

• Director of the Office of Personnel Management: The Director and any acting director are prohibited from performing duties of other federal government positions.
• Special Counsel: The Special Counsel and any acting Special Counsel are also barred from occupying or executing the functions of any other federal role.
• Director of the Office of Government Ethics: Similar limitations are placed on the Director and acting individuals in this position regarding dual roles.
• Archivist of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): The Archivist and any acting Archivists cannot hold other positions concurrently.

2. Federal Vacancies

The bill introduces a restriction on how the President can appoint individuals to temporarily fill vacant federal positions. Specifically, an individual who is already performing duties in one acting capacity cannot be directed to carry out functions in another vacant position simultaneously.

3. Executive Schedule Positions

For individuals holding positions under level I of the Executive Schedule, the bill similarly prohibits them or anyone acting in their stead from performing duties of any other federal role.

Overall Impact

The intent of this legislation is to enhance accountability and effectiveness within federal agencies by preventing key officials from being overburdened with multiple responsibilities, which may compromise their ability to perform their duties effectively.

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