I 112th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 59 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 5, 2011 Mr. Scalise (for himself, Mr. Olson, Mr. Garrett, Mr. Chaffetz, Mr. Carter, Mr. Broun of Georgia, Ms. Jenkins, Mr. Manzullo, Mr. Rogers of Kentucky, Mr. Barton of Texas, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Blackburn, Mr. Gingrey of Georgia, and Mr. Pitts) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To define advisors often characterized as Czars and to provide that appropriated funds may not be used to pay for any salaries and expenses associated with such advisors.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited at the Sunset All Czars Act.

2.

Definitions

In this Act: (1)

Czar

(A)

In general

The term Czar means a head of any task force, council, policy office within the Executive Office of the President, or similar office established by or at the direction of the President who— (i)is appointed to such position (other than on an interim basis) without the advice and consent of the Senate; (ii)is excepted from the competitive service by reason of such position’s confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating character; (iii)performs or delegates functions which (but for the establishment of such task force, council, policy office within the Executive Office of the President, or similar office) would be performed or delegated by an individual in a position that the President appoints by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, including individuals such as policy advisors who are responsible for interagency development or coordination of any rule, regulation, or policy; and (iv)does not have an existing removal date established at the direction of the President or through an authorization of Congress. (B)

Exclusion from definition of czar

Such term does not include individuals who, before the date of the enactment of this Act, were serving in the position of Assistant Secretary, or an equivalent position, that requires confirmation by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, or a designee. (2)

Competitive service

The term competitive service has the same meaning as is given such term in section 2102 of title 5, United States Code.

3.

Limitation

(a)

In general

Appropriated funds may not be used to pay for any salaries or expenses of any task force, council, policy office within the Executive Office of the President, or similar office— (1)that is established by or at the direction of the President; and (2)the head of which is a Czar.