Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 30, 2020Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 8720
To provide greater flexibility to agencies to make appointments to positions for which there is a severe shortage of candidates, and for other purposes.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 30, 2020)
This bill provides direct-hire authority to federal agencies for purposes of filling positions in the competitive service for which there is a severe shortage of candidates, as determined by the agency.
What just happenedOct 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseOct 30, 2020
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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