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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.

Introduced·12/9/25

Modifies appointment processes for Librarian of Congress, Comptroller General, and Director of the Government Publishing Office.

This bill changes how the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office are appointed. The Librarian of Congress will be appointed for a 10-year term by a concurrent resolution of Congress, selected by a commission. The Comptroller General will also be appointed by a concurrent resolution of Congress, chosen by a commission. The Director of the Government Publishing Office will be appointed by a concurrent resolution of Congress, selected by a commission.

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History

Dec 9, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 9, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.