This bill revises a provision that limits the authority of an agency to appoint, through expedited hiring authority, post-secondary students to an agency position at the GS-11 level. Further, the bill authorizes an agency to grant paid leave for up to (1) 20 days of rest and recuperation to a civilian employee serving in a combat zone or other high risk, high threat post; and (2) 5 days to a civilian employee serving in a foreign area for local holidays observed in such area.
A bill to amend section 3116 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the applicability of the appointment limitations for students appointed under the expedited hiring authority for post-secondary students.
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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Oct 15, 2019)
This bill revises a provision that limits the authority of an agency to appoint, through expedited hiring authority, post-secondary students to an agency position at the GS-11 level. Further, the bill authorizes an agency to grant paid leave for up to (1) 20 days of rest and recuperation to a civilian employee serving in a combat zone or other high risk, high threat post; and (2) 5 days to a civilian employee serving in a foreign area for local holidays observed in such area.
What just happenedOct 15, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateOct 15, 2019
- Introduced in SenateJul 18, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 241.
- Oct 15, 2019Committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. With written report No. 116-129.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Oct 15, 2019Committee14000
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment. With written report No. 116-129.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jul 24, 2019Committee
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jul 18, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Jul 18, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate
This bill revises a provision that limits the authority of an agency to appoint, through expedited hiring authority, post-secondary students to an agency position at the GS-11 level.