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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 28, 2017Government Operations and Politics
S. 1886

Temporary and Term Appointments Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 28, 2017)

Temporary and Term Appointments Act of 2017

This bill authorizes a federal agency to make a temporary appointment (for a period of less than one year) or term appointment (for a period of less than five years) to a position in the competitive service when the need for the services of the employee is not permanent. An agency may extend: (1) a temporary appointment for a period of not more than two years, and (2) a term appointment for a period of not more than five years.

The bill also authorizes an agency to make a noncompetitive temporary appointment or a noncompetitive term appointment for a period of not more than 18 months when a critical hiring need exists. The appointment may not be extended.

What just happenedDec 1, 2017

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK](R-OK)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 1, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 271.

  2. Dec 1, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-189.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Dec 1, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-189.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Oct 4, 2017Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Sep 28, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Sep 28, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Temporary and Term Appointments Act of 2017 — Informed