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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 12, 2016Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 4906

To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the eligibility of employees of a land management agency in a time-limited appointment to compete for a permanent appointment at any Federal agency, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jun 7, 2016)

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

This bill allows otherwise eligible employees of a land management agency serving under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service to compete for a permanent appointment in the competitive service: (1) at such agency when the agency is accepting applications from individuals within the agency's workforce under merit promotion procedures, or (2) at any agency when the agency is accepting applications from individuals outside its own workforce under its merit promotion procedures.

A former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements shall be deemed a time-limited employee of the agency from which the former employee was most recently separated.

What just happenedJun 8, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jun 8, 2016IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Jun 7, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 7, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 270). (text: CR H3479)

  4. Jun 7, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 363 - 0 (Roll no. 270).(text: CR H3479)

  5. Jun 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3491-3492)

  6. Jun 7, 2016FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Jun 7, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4906.

  8. Jun 7, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3479-3480)

  9. Jun 7, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  10. May 31, 2016CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 467.

  11. May 31, 2016CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-601.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. May 31, 2016Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-601.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Apr 14, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. Apr 14, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  15. Apr 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  16. Apr 12, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  17. Apr 12, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJun 7, 201681

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

This bill allows otherwise eligible employees of a land management agency serving under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service to compete for a permanent appointment in the competitive service: (1) at such agency when the agency is accepting applications from individuals within the agency's workforce under merit promotion procedures, or (2) at any agency when the agency is accepting applications from individuals outside its own workforce under its merit promotion procedures.

A former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements shall be deemed a time-limited employee of the agency from which the former employee was most recently separated.

Reported to House without amendmentMay 31, 201679

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

This bill allows otherwise eligible employees of a land management agency serving under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service to compete for a permanent appointment in the competitive service: (1) at such agency when the agency is accepting applications from individuals within the agency's workforce under merit promotion procedures, or (2) at any agency when the agency is accepting applications from individuals outside its own workforce under its merit promotion procedures.

A former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements shall be deemed a time-limited employee of the agency from which the former employee was most recently separated.

Introduced in HouseApr 12, 2016

This bill allows otherwise eligible employees of a land management agency serving under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service to compete for a permanent appointment in the competitive service: (1) at such agency when the agency is accepting applications from individuals within the agency's workforce under merit promotion procedures; or (2) at any agency when the agency is accepting applications from individuals outside its own workforce under its merit promotion procedures.

A former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements shall be deemed a time-limited employee of the agency from which the former employee was most recently separated.

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