Bill > HR7067

This bill, titled the "No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act," aims to prevent individuals convicted of crimes of violence from holding federal employment or contracting with the government. Specifically, it amends federal law to make anyone who has a "final conviction" for a "crime of violence" ineligible for any civil service position, and requires their removal if they already hold one. A "final conviction" means a conviction that has either been fully appealed or is no longer subject to appeal, and a "crime of violence" is defined by existing federal law (section 16 of title 18, United States Code) but excludes certain offenses. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the federal government from entering into contracts with such individuals or entities where they hold a significant role, such as providing services under the contract, serving as an officer or director, or having controlling ownership. Federal agencies will be required to include clauses in contracts preventing these individuals from working on them, though the Director of the Office of Management and Budget can grant waivers if terminating a contract or prohibiting work would create a unique or undue burden on the government. These prohibitions will apply to contracts entered into before, on, or after the bill's enactment, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation will be updated to reflect these changes within six months.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7067/all-info