Limit Dual Roles for Federal Officials
Official: Dual Hatting Limitation Act of 2026
This bill stops senior federal officials from doing more than one job at a time. It ensures that these officials can concentrate on their main duties, which could improve government efficiency.
1. This bill prevents certain senior federal officials from holding multiple positions at the same time. 2. It specifically applies to the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and other key roles. 3. Acting officials cannot perform duties of more than one federal position simultaneously. 4. The bill aims to ensure that officials focus on their primary responsibilities without distractions. 5. It also restricts the President from assigning acting roles to individuals already serving in another capacity.
This bill affects senior federal officials, including the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and the Special Counsel.