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Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 22, 2021Government Operations and Politics
S. 1330

Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Nov 17, 2022)

Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act

This bill establishes certain standards for federal reskilling programs. The bill defines federal reskilling program as a program established by an executive agency, or the Office of Personnel Management, to provide employees with technical skills or expertise that would qualify them to serve in different positions.

The bill requires such programs to use merit-based principles with respect to employees' participation. Participating employees must also be given the option to return to their original positions, particularly if they are unsuccessful in their new positions. Additionally, employees are entitled to the same grades in their new positions as in their original positions; new positions must also utilize employees' newly acquired skills or expertise.

What just happenedNov 17, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 556.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ](D-AZ)Sponsor
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  1. Nov 17, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 556.

  2. Nov 17, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-204.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Nov 17, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-204.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  4. May 12, 2021Committee

    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. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  6. Apr 22, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateNov 17, 202225

Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act

This bill establishes certain standards for federal reskilling programs. The bill defines federal reskilling program as a program established by an executive agency, or the Office of Personnel Management, to provide employees with technical skills or expertise that would qualify them to serve in different positions.

The bill requires such programs to use merit-based principles with respect to employees' participation. Participating employees must also be given the option to return to their original positions, particularly if they are unsuccessful in their new positions. Additionally, employees are entitled to the same grades in their new positions as in their original positions; new positions must also utilize employees' newly acquired skills or expertise.

Introduced in SenateApr 22, 2021

Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act

This bill establishes certain standards for federal reskilling programs. The bill defines federal reskilling program as a program established by an executive agency, or the Office of Personnel Management, to provide employees with technical skills or expertise that would qualify them to serve in different positions.

The bill requires such programs to use merit-based principles with respect to employees' participation and placement. Participating employees must also be given the option to return to their original positions, particularly if they are unsuccessful in their new positions. Additionally, employees' new positions must be of at least the same class or grade as their original positions; new positions must also utilize employees' newly acquired skills or expertise.

Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act — Informed