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Introduced
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
In Committee
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To allow for Special Hiring Authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "DPA Specialized Staffing Act," aims to enhance the government's ability to recruit experts by allowing agencies on the Defense Production Act Committee to hire "subject matter experts" directly into competitive service positions without following standard federal hiring procedures, specifically sections 3309 through 3318 of title 5, United States Code. The "Defense Production Act" (DPA) is a law that gives the President broad powers to direct American businesses to produce materials and services needed for national defense, and this bill seeks to improve the process of identifying, evaluating, and approving activities that might receive financial aid under that act by bringing in specialized knowledge more efficiently.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 03/27/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8138/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8138/BILLS-119hr8138ih.pdf |
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