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Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 7, 2016Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 5658

TALENT Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 12, 2016)

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

Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2016 or the TALENT Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill codifies provisions establishing the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (originally established pursuant to Executive Order 13704) to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the government and work in close cooperation with government leaders to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the government serves the American people.

The General Services Administration (GSA) shall continue the program in order to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in executive agencies to address some of the nation's most significant challenges and improve existing government efforts that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology.

The program shall be administered by a Director, who shall appoint program fellows and facilitate their placement to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and that are consistent with the President's goals.

The GSA shall continue an advisory board to recommend priorities and standards for fulfilling the program's mission and to assist in identifying potential projects and placements for fellows.

What just happenedJul 13, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23](R-CA)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 13, 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. Jul 12, 2016FloorH38310

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

  3. Jul 12, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 8 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H4683)

  4. Jul 12, 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): 409 - 8 (Roll no. 410).(text: CR H4683)

  5. Jul 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4689-4690)

  6. Jul 12, 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. Jul 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5658.

  8. Jul 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4683-4684)

  9. Jul 12, 2016FloorH30300

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

  10. Jul 7, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Jul 7, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jul 7, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentJul 12, 201681

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

Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2016 or the TALENT Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill codifies provisions establishing the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (originally established pursuant to Executive Order 13704) to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the government and work in close cooperation with government leaders to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the government serves the American people.

The General Services Administration (GSA) shall continue the program in order to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in executive agencies to address some of the nation's most significant challenges and improve existing government efforts that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology.

The program shall be administered by a Director, who shall appoint program fellows and facilitate their placement to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and that are consistent with the President's goals.

The GSA shall continue an advisory board to recommend priorities and standards for fulfilling the program's mission and to assist in identifying potential projects and placements for fellows.

Introduced in HouseJul 7, 2016

Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2016 or the TALENT Act of 2016

This bill codifies provisions establishing the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (originally established pursuant to Executive Order 13704) to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the government and work in close cooperation with government leaders to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the government serves the American people.

The General Services Administration (GSA) shall continue the program in order to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in executive agencies to address some of the nation's most significant challenges and improve existing government efforts that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology.

The program shall be administered by a Director, who shall appoint program fellows and facilitate their placement to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and that are consistent with the President's goals.

The GSA shall continue an advisory board to recommend priorities and standards for fulfilling the program's mission and to assist in identifying potential projects and placements for fellows.

TALENT Act of 2016 — Informed