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Introduced
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
In Committee
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide direct hire authority to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.
AI Summary
This bill provides the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) with direct hire authority, which means they can appoint qualified candidates to competitive service positions at BOP facilities without following the standard federal hiring procedures outlined in subchapter I of chapter 33 of federal employment regulations. This authority is temporary and will expire once 96 percent of the total competitive service positions at BOP facilities are filled. The bill aims to streamline the hiring process for the Bureau of Prisons, potentially allowing for faster recruitment and filling of critical staffing needs. By bypassing some of the traditional civil service hiring rules, the Director can more quickly select and onboard candidates who meet the qualifications for available positions. The legislation is officially titled the "BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act" and would provide more flexibility in managing the workforce of federal prison facilities.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Glenn Grothman (R)*,
Juan Ciscomani (R),
Abraham Hamadeh (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Mike Rogers (R),
Pete Stauber (R),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Beth Van Duyne (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. (on 05/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3342/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3342/BILLS-119hr3342ih.pdf |
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