H.R. 6028Passed one chamberGovernment & democracy
Bill would let Congress leaders, not President, pick Librarian and GPO chief
Data as of July 23, 2026
HR 6028 shifts control over top Library of Congress, GPO, and Copyright Office jobs to congressional leaders and the Register of Copyrights.AI-decoded45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
HR 6028 changes how the Librarian of Congress and GPO Director are chosen, moving selection and removal power from the President and Senate to a commission of top House and Senate leaders. It also gives the Copyright Office's Register more independent authority, sets a 10-year renewable term for that role, creates a separate Inspector General for it, and ratifies copyright office actions taken since May 2025. GPO personnel rules are also updated, extending workplace protections and requiring a merit-based HR system.
Who does it affect?
Directly affects leadership and operations of the Library of Congress, Government Publishing Office, and Copyright Office. Indirectly affects authors, musicians, businesses, and technology users who rely on copyright rules.
Why does it matter?
Concentrating appointment and removal power in congressional leadership reduces presidential and Senate roles in these positions, while making the Copyright Office more independent from the Librarian of Congress.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote
- Senate — You are here
- President's desk
Right now: it passed the House and now goes to the Senate. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Legislative Branch Agencies Clarification Act
- Introduced:
- November 12, 2025
- Latest action:
- June 9, 2026
Received in the Senate.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov