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S.253: A bill to repeal certain prohibitions against political recommendations relating to Federal employment, to reenact certain provisions relating to recommendations by Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 20, 1995
- Latest Major Action June 19, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (1 Democrat, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Repeals specified prohibitions against political recommendations relating to Federal employment. Prohibits an individual concerned in examining an applicant for, or appointing an applicant in, the competitive service from receiving or considering a recommendation of the applicant by a Senator or Representative, except as to the applicant's character or residence. Prohibits any employee who has authority over any personnel action from...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
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Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Stevens without amendment. With written report No. 104-282.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
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| Jan. 20, 1995 |
Introduced in the Senate by Trent Lott (R-Miss.) |