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Bill116th CongressFiled Jun 4, 2020Government Operations and Politics
S. 3896

PLUM Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Nov 30, 2020)

Periodically Listing Updates to Management Act of 2020 or the PLUM Act of 2020

This bill replaces the congressional publication entitled United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions, commonly known as the PLUM Book, with an online public directory.

The PLUM Book contains personnel information for federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment, including heads of agencies and policy executives. The book is used to identify presidentially appointed positions and is published every four years (after each presidential election) by certain congressional committees.

The bill requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to publish the information contained in the PLUM Book on a public website in a format that is easily searchable and that otherwise meets certain data standards. Agencies must upload updated information to the website on a biennial basis. OPM must verify the accuracy of the website's information 90 days after its creation, in coordination with the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

The bill terminates publication of the PLUM Book in its current form on January 1, 2024.

What just happenedNov 30, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 30, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 597.

  2. Nov 30, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-302.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 30, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with amendments. With written report No. 116-302.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. Jul 22, 2020Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  5. Jun 4, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Jun 4, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateNov 30, 202025

Periodically Listing Updates to Management Act of 2020 or the PLUM Act of 2020

This bill replaces the congressional publication entitled United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions, commonly known as the PLUM Book, with an online public directory.

The PLUM Book contains personnel information for federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment, including heads of agencies and policy executives. The book is used to identify presidentially appointed positions and is published every four years (after each presidential election) by certain congressional committees.

The bill requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to publish the information contained in the PLUM Book on a public website in a format that is easily searchable and that otherwise meets certain data standards. Agencies must upload updated information to the website on a biennial basis. OPM must verify the accuracy of the website's information 90 days after its creation, in coordination with the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

The bill terminates publication of the PLUM Book in its current form on January 1, 2024.

Introduced in SenateJun 4, 2020

Periodically Listing Updates to Management Act of 2020 or the PLUM Act of 2020

This bill replaces the congressional publication entitled United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions, commonly known as the PLUM Book, with an online public directory.

The PLUM Book contains personnel information for federal civil service leadership and support positions in the legislative and executive branches that may be subject to noncompetitive appointment, including heads of agencies and policy executives. The book is used to identify presidentially appointed positions and is published every four years (after each presidential election) by certain congressional committees.

The bill requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to publish the information contained in the PLUM Book on a public website in a format that is easily searchable and that otherwise meets certain data standards. Agencies must upload updated information to the website on a monthly basis; OPM must verify the accuracy of the information twice a year in coordination with the White House Office of Presidential Personnel.

The bill terminates publication of the PLUM Book in its current form on January 1, 2024.

PLUM Act of 2020 — Informed