To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and of other purposes.
Summary
This bill modifies the oath of office for elected and appointed positions in the federal civil service and uniformed services. Specifically, the bill modifies the oath to include a pledge to place the obligation to support and defend the Constitution above an obligation to any individual, political party, or faction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 6, 2021
Last action Jan 6, 2021
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Jan 6, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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Jan 6, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Anna G. Eshoo
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