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S. 1580Became Law

Competitive Service Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 18, 2016)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Competitive Service Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes an appointing authority (i.e., a federal agency appointing an individual to a position in the competitive service), other than the appointing authority that requested a certificate of eligibles for filling a position, to select an individual from that certificate for appointment to a position that is: (1) in the same occupational series as the position for which the certificate of eligibles was issued, and (2) at a similar grade level as the original position. The appointing authority must select an individual from the certificate of eligibles within 240 days after the issuance of the certificate. The bill sets forth further requirements relating to the sharing of certificates by agencies, notice to agency employees of available positions, and alternative ranking and selection procedures for job applicants.

What just happenedMar 18, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-137.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT](D-MT)Sponsor
6 cosponsors2 D4 R
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  1. Mar 18, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-137.

  2. Mar 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-137.

  3. Mar 18, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 18, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 15, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 15, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 9, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Mar 8, 2016ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendment to the Senate bill by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1349)

  9. Mar 8, 2016NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendment to the Senate bill by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1349)

  10. Mar 1, 2016Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill.

  11. Feb 29, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Feb 29, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1031-1032)

  13. Feb 29, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1031-1032)

  14. Feb 29, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1580.

  15. Feb 29, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1031-1033)

  16. Feb 29, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Hice, Jody B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Dec 3, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 280.

  18. Dec 3, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-367.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  19. Dec 3, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-367.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  20. Oct 9, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  21. Sep 17, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  22. Sep 17, 2015FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  23. Sep 17, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  24. Sep 17, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6819; text as passed Senate: CR S6819)

  25. Sep 17, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6819; text as passed Senate: CR S6819)

  26. Sep 15, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 228.

  27. Sep 15, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-143.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  28. Sep 15, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 114-143.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  29. Jun 24, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  30. Jun 16, 2015IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  31. Jun 16, 2015IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawMar 18, 201649

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on February 29, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Competitive Service Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes an appointing authority (i.e., a federal agency appointing an individual to a position in the competitive service), other than the appointing authority that requested a certificate of eligibles for filling a position, to select an individual from that certificate for appointment to a position that is: (1) in the same occupational series as the position for which the certificate of eligibles was issued, and (2) at a similar grade level as the original position. The appointing authority must select an individual from the certificate of eligibles within 240 days after the issuance of the certificate. The bill sets forth further requirements relating to the sharing of certificates by agencies, notice to agency employees of available positions, and alternative ranking and selection procedures for job applicants.

Passed House amendedFeb 29, 201636
 

Competitive Service Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes an appointing authority (i.e., a federal agency appointing an individual to a position in the competitive service), other than the appointing authority that requested a certificate of eligibles for filling a position, to select an individual from that certificate for appointment to a position that is: (1) in the same occupational series as the position for which the certificate of eligibles was issued, and (2) at a similar grade level as the original position. The appointing authority must select an individual from the certificate of eligibles within 240 days after the issuance of the certificate. The bill sets forth further requirements relating to the sharing of certificates by agencies, notice to agency employees of available positions, and alternative ranking and selection procedures for job applicants.

Reported to House without amendmentDec 3, 201579

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Competitive Service Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes an appointing authority (i.e., a federal agency appointing an individual to a position in the competitive service), other than the appointing authority that requested a certificate of eligibles for filling a position, to select an individual from that certificate for appointment to a position that is: (1) in the same occupational series as the position for which the certificate of eligibles was issued, and (2) at a similar grade level as the original position. The appointing authority must select an individual from the certificate of eligibles within 240 days after the issuance of the certificate. The bill sets forth further requirements relating to the sharing of certificates by agencies, notice to agency employees of available positions, and alternative ranking and selection procedures for job applicants.

Passed Senate without amendmentSep 17, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Competitive Service Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes an appointing authority (i.e., a federal agency appointing an individual to a position in the competitive service), other than the appointing authority that requested a certificate of eligibles for filling a position, to select an individual from that certificate for appointment to a position that is: (1) in the same occupational series as the position for which the certificate of eligibles was issued, and (2) at a similar grade level as the original position. The appointing authority must select an individual from the certificate of eligibles within 240 days after the issuance of the certificate. The bill sets forth further requirements relating to the sharing of certificates by agencies, notice to agency employees of available positions, and alternative ranking and selection procedures for job applicants.

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 15, 201580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Competitive Service Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill authorizes an appointing authority (i.e., a federal agency appointing an individual to a position in the competitive service), other than the appointing authority that requested a certificate of eligibles for filling a position, to select an individual from that certificate for appointment to a position that is: (1) in the same occupational series as the position for which the certificate of eligibles was issued, and (2) at a similar grade level as the original position. The appointing authority must select an individual from the certificate of eligibles within 240 days after the issuance of the certificate. The bill sets forth further requirements relating to the sharing of certificates by agencies, notice to agency employees of available positions, and alternative ranking and selection procedures for job applicants.

Introduced in SenateJun 16, 2015

Competitive Service Act of 2015

Authorizes an appointing authority (i.e., a federal agency appointing an individual to a position in the competitive service), other than the appointing authority that requested the certificate of eligibles for filling a position in the competitive service, to select an individual from that certificate for appointment to a position that is: (1) in the same occupational series as the position for which the certificate of eligibles was issued, and (2) at a similar grade level as the original position. Sets forth requirements relating to the sharing of certificates, notice, and selection of job applicants.

Competitive Service Act of 2015 — Informed