H.R. 5972, The United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2008

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H.R. 5972 would make technical corrections to the laws affecting certain administrative authorities of the United States Capitol Police.

Detailed Summary

United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2008 - Makes technical amendments to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2001 with respect to the Chief Administrative Officer of the Capitol Police.

Establishes a General Counsel to the Chief of Police and the U.S. Capitol Police.

Prohibits lump sum payments to terminated U.S Capitol Police officers or employees for unused compensatory time.

Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2003 to authorize the Chief of Police to suspend Capitol Police employees with or without pay.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/4/2008: Passed/agreed to in House. Status: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

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