Bill · H.R. 6517· House(119-HR-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
- 12/9/2025
- Last activity
- 12/9/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Ed Case
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill seeks to change how certain high-level officials are chosen for their roles. It modifies the appointment process for the Librarian of Congress, the Comptroller General, and the Director of the Government Publishing Office. Instead of previous methods, these individuals would be selected by specific commissions. Once a commission picks a person, Congress would adopt a concurrent resolution to finalize the appointment. The bill also establishes rules for terms and removal from office for these positions.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill shifts appointment authority from the President to a Congressional commission, increasing legislative control over these roles.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill creates a structured commission-based selection process for high-level officials.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Librarian of Congress Appointment Process: Under Section 1(a) and (b), the Librarian is selected by a commission composed of leadership from both the House and Senate, as well as members from the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. This creates a specific process for recommending an individual.
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Librarian of Congress Term and Removal: Section 1(c) sets a 10-year term for the Librarian, and Section 1(d) allows for removal via a three-fifths vote of the members of the Senate and House.
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Director of the Government Publishing Office Appointment Process: Section 3(a) and (b) establish a commission consisting of House and Senate leadership and members from the Joint Committee of Congress on Printing to recommend a candidate for the Director role.
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Director of the Government Publishing Office Removal: Section 3(c) allows the Director to be removed at any time if there is an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the members of the Senate and House.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Changes to Comptroller General Appointment: Section 2(a) modifies the existing law to require the Comptroller General to be appointed by a concurrent resolution based on a commission's recommendation, rather than the previous process involving the President.
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Repeal of Existing Law: Section 1(e) repeals the Librarian of Congress Succession Modernization Act of 2015.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+3
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/9/2025
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey