Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016
Sponsor: Gary Palmer (R-AL)
Highlights: This bill establishes or revises government operations and personnel laws concerning the security of federal information systems, restrictions on access to websites, probationary periods, the senior executive service, employee use of official time, and the maintenance of Internal Revenue Service records. It also prohibits agencies from proposing or adopting certain rules during a moratorium period after a presidential election before a new President is sworn in. Full Summary: Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016 TITLE I--FEDERAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS SAFEGUARDS (Sec.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 3.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 241 | 55.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 181 | 41.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 3.0% |