What does Preamble of HR 6028 do?

This bill aims to modify the appointment and removal process for certain legislative branch officers. The bill's stated purpose is to modify appointment and removal processes for legislative branch officers and related matters.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 6028 do?

This bill is formally titled the Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act.

What does LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS. of HR 6028 do?

This section amends the Librarian of Congress Succession Modernization Act of 2015. It redefines terms within the Act, including 'commission,' 'Deputy Librarian,' 'House and Senate leadership,' 'Librarian,' and 'oversight committee leadership'. The Librarian of Congress is now appointed by a commission composed of congressional leadership, based solely on fitness and without regard to political affiliation. The oversight committee leadership jointly recommends three individuals for appointment, and the Librarian is selected by a majority vote of the House and Senate leadership. The Librarian may be removed from office by a majority vote of the House and Senate leadership. Section 904 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1983 is amended to clarify the Librarian's employment status. The Librarian of Congress is not considered to serve under a political appointment for certain purposes related to appropriations law.

What does DEPUTY LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS. of HR 6028 do?

This section modifies the Librarian of Congress Succession Modernization Act of 2015 to establish a Deputy Librarian of Congress. The Librarian of Congress is required to appoint a suitable individual as Deputy Librarian. The Librarian may delegate duties to the Deputy Librarian as deemed necessary or appropriate. The Librarian must appoint a Deputy Librarian within 120 days of their own appointment or a vacancy in the Deputy Librarian position. If the Librarian fails to appoint a Deputy Librarian within the specified timeframe, oversight committee leadership will jointly recommend an individual, and appointment requires a majority vote of House and Senate leadership. The Deputy Librarian will act as Librarian in the Librarian's absence, disability, or if the Librarian position is vacant. If the Deputy Librarian is also absent or disabled, oversight committee leadership will recommend an individual to serve as acting Librarian, subject to a majority vote of House and Senate leadership. An individual serving as acting Librarian has all the duties and authorities of the Librarian, including the authority to delegate.

What does DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE. of HR 6028 do?

This section amends Chapter 3 of Title 44, United States Code, relating to the Government Publishing Office (GPO). It establishes definitions for 'commission,' 'House and Senate leadership,' and 'oversight committee leadership' within the chapter. The Director of the GPO is now appointed by a 'commission' composed of oversight committee leadership and House and Senate leadership, based on fitness and without regard to political affiliation. The oversight committee leadership jointly recommends three individuals for Director appointment, and the Director is then appointed by a majority vote of the House and Senate leadership. The Director can be removed from office by a majority vote of the House and Senate leadership. Section 303 of Title 44 is amended to specify the Director's pay and clarifies that the Director is not considered to serve under a political appointment for certain purposes. A conforming amendment updates the table of sections for chapter 3 to include the new 'Definitions' section.

What does DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF THE GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE. of HR 6028 do?

This section amends titles 44 of the United States Code, specifically sections 302 and 304, concerning the Government Publishing Office (GPO). It establishes the position of a Deputy Director within the GPO and outlines their duties, including supervising GPO buildings and performing tasks assigned by the Director. The Director is required to appoint a Deputy Director within 120 days of their own appointment or a vacancy in the Deputy Director position. If the Director fails to appoint a Deputy Director within the specified timeframe, the oversight committee leadership will jointly recommend a candidate, and appointment requires a majority vote of House and Senate leadership. When the Director is absent, disabled, or there is no Director, the Deputy Director will act as Director. If both the Director and Deputy Director are absent or there is no Deputy Director, the oversight committee leadership will recommend an individual to serve as acting Director, with appointment requiring a majority vote of House and Senate leadership. An individual serving as acting Director has the same duties and authorities as the Director, including the power to delegate duties and authorities.

What does COPYRIGHT OFFICE. of HR 6028 do?

This section amends Title 17, United States Code, to remove supervisory authority of the Library of Congress over the Copyright Office. It modifies various sections within chapters 1, 7, and 8 of Title 17, primarily by replacing references to the 'Librarian of Congress' with 'Register of Copyrights'. Section 701 is amended to establish qualifications for the Register of Copyrights, including a background in copyright law, and sets a 10-year term with potential for reappointment. The Copyright Office is added to the list of entities under the oversight of the Inspector General. The Inspector General is explicitly barred from having oversight authority over the Copyright Office. Actions taken by the Copyright Office, Register of Copyrights, Copyright Royalty Judges, or Copyright Claims Board between May 8, 2025, and the enactment of this Act are ratified. The Library of Congress and other legislative branch agencies can provide support to the Copyright Office through agreements.

What does GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE PERSONNEL REFORMS. of HR 6028 do?

This section amends the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 to include the Government Publishing Office. Specific amendments are made to sections 101(a), 2301(a), 2302(a)(2)(C), 4301(1), 4701(a)(1), and 5102(a)(1) of title 5, United States Code. Paragraphs (3), (7), (8), and (9)(D) of section 101(a) of the Congressional Accountability Act are modified to incorporate the Government Publishing Office. The definition of 'agency' in 5 U.S.C. 4301(1) is revised to exclude the Government Publishing Office.

What does HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING of HR 6028 do?

This section amends Section 305(a) of Title 44, United States Code, by revising terminology related to personnel. It establishes a human capital management system for the Government Publishing Office (GPO), designated as the 'system'. The system must incorporate merit system principles and prohibit certain personnel and political activities as outlined in Title 5. Appointments, promotions, and assignments within the GPO must be based on merit and fitness. The GPO's human capital management system is established without regard to Title 5 provisions governing the competitive service. The Director of the GPO may prescribe regulations for the system after public comment and approval from the Joint Committee on Printing. The section includes a savings clause stating that it does not affect pending proceedings or payments related to claims under specific laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. A conforming amendment updates the table of sections for chapter 3 of Title 44 to include the new section 306A.

What does UPDATE TO PRINT REQUIREMENTS. of HR 6028 do?

This section amends Section 501 of Title 44, United States Code, to clarify the Government Publishing Office's (GPO) authority to provide printing, binding, blank-book work, and publishing services. The GPO may provide these services to Congress, the Executive Office of the President, the Judiciary, and all executive departments, independent offices, and establishments of the U.S. Government. Section 207(a) of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1993 (44 U.S.C. 501 note) is repealed. The table of sections for chapter 501 of Title 44, United States Code, is updated to reflect the revised section 501.

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Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act — HR. 6028

Last updated: 11/12/2025 · Introduced: 11/12/2025

Author: H. Griffith (R-VA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill modifies the appointment and removal processes for the Librarian of Congress, Director of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), and Register of Copyrights, establishing commissions and requiring majority votes from congressional leadership for key decisions.
It establishes a Deputy Librarian of Congress and a Deputy Director of the GPO, outlining procedures for their appointment and succession in the event of absences or vacancies.
The bill removes the Library of Congress’s supervisory authority over the Copyright Office and establishes the Register of Copyrights with a 10-year term and qualifications in copyright law.
It reforms personnel practices at the GPO by establishing a human capital management system based on merit principles, separate from certain Title 5 regulations.
The bill clarifies the GPO’s authority to provide printing and publishing services to various government entities and updates related statutory references.

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