To amend title 5, United States Code, to require an Executive agency whose head is a member of the National Security Council to notify the Executive Office of the President, the Comptroller General of the United States, and congressional leadership of such head becoming medically incapacitated within 24 hours, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
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Passed HouseMrs. Kiggans of Virginia (for herself, Mr. Davis of North …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires notification to appropriate officials within 24 hours when an NSC member agency head becomes medically incapacitated or prior to planned procedures causing incapacitation.
Who Benefits and How
National security continuity is enhanced. Chain of command clarity improves. Appropriate officials are informed of leadership changes.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Acting heads or first assistants must provide notifications. 72-hour report required if initial notification missed.
Key Provisions
- 24-hour notification requirement for medical incapacity
- Advance notification for planned procedures
- 72-hour report if initial notification missed
- Covers NSC member agency heads
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires NSC notification of medical incapacity of agency heads
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ensure command continuity during leadership incapacity"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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