Contact Congress about H.R. 6028: Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act
Congress’s top leaders would pick and remove the heads of the Library of Congress and Government Publishing Office. The bill would also give the Register of Copyrights more direct power over copyright decisions.
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Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act is a Senate bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate.
Latest action on H.R. 6028: Received in the Senate.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who work in or rely on the Library of Congress, the Government Publishing Office, and the Copyright Office. It changes who leads those offices, who can remove leaders, how deputies and acting leaders are chosen, and how Government Publishing Office workers are managed.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes who controls offices that handle government records, public documents, and copyright decisions. It could make these leaders more answerable to Congress. It could also make some jobs more exposed to politics, depending on how leaders use the new removal power. For workers at the Government Publishing Office, it could change hiring, promotion, discipline, and workplace complaint rules.
Key provisions in H.R. 6028
- Congress’s top leaders would pick the Librarian of Congress and the Government Publishing Office Director. A congressional commission would choose each person from a list of three recommended candidates.
- Congress’s leaders could remove the Librarian of Congress or Government Publishing Office Director at any time. A majority of House and Senate leadership would have to agree.
- The Librarian of Congress and Government Publishing Office Director would have 120 days to name a deputy after taking office or after a vacancy. If they miss the deadline, congressional leaders could start a vote to fill the deputy job.
- Deputies would take over when the Librarian of Congress or Government Publishing Office Director is absent, disabled, or the job is vacant. If more backup is needed, House and Senate leaders would choose acting officials.
- The Register of Copyrights would become a President-chosen, Senate-approved official. The Register would serve a 10-year term, could be reappointed for 5 years, and must know copyright law.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6028
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 6028
- What is H.R. 6028?
- Congress’s top leaders would pick and remove the heads of the Library of Congress and Government Publishing Office. The bill would also give the Register of Copyrights more direct power over copyright decisions.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 6028?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 6028?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6028 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
