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S.1865: A bill to provide temporary direct hire authority for certain emergency response positions.
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 26, 2017
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 26, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| Sept. 26, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) |