H.R.4430: To provide temporary direct hire authority for certain emergency response positions.

About This Bill

  • Introduced Nov. 16, 2017
  • Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2017

Bill Cosponsors

3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Bill Version

Bill Summary

This bill provides temporary authority for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to appoint candidates directly to certain emergency response positions, in response to a critical hiring need. HHS must first provide public notice. It may appoint candidates without regard to certain requirements of the competitive rating and ranking process (e.g., application of veterans' preference points).

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Nov. 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov. 16, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov. 16, 2017

Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.)

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