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H.R. 1531Became Law

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 7, 2015)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) Makes an employee of specified land management agencies in the Department of the Interior serving under a time-limited, including a temporary, appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in any land management agency or any other agency if: (1) the original appointment was competitive, (2) the employee has served under one or more time-limited appointments totaling more than 24 months without a break of two or more years, and (3) the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level.

Requires the Office of Personnel Management or other examining agency, in determining the eligibility of a time-limited employee to be examined for or appointed in the competitive service, to waive requirements as to age, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position.

Provides that an individual appointed under the provisions of this Act becomes a career-conditional employee and acquires competitive status upon appointment.

Deems a former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements to be a time-limited employee for purposes of this Act if: (1) such employee applies for a position covered by this Act within two years after the most recent date of separation, and (2) such employee's most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

What just happenedAug 28, 2015

By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2015. Report No. 114-123.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
16 cosponsors8 D8 R
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  1. Aug 28, 2015Floor

    By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2015. Report No. 114-123.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Aug 28, 2015Committee14900

    By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2015. Report No. 114-123.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  3. Aug 7, 2015President

    Became Public Law No: 114-47.

  4. Aug 7, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-47.

  5. Aug 7, 2015President

    Signed by President.

  6. Aug 7, 2015BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  7. Aug 6, 2015Floor

    Presented to President.

  8. Aug 6, 2015President28000

    Presented to President.

  9. Aug 6, 2015Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Aug 5, 2015Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6425)

  11. Aug 5, 2015Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6425)

  12. Aug 4, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 192.

  13. Aug 4, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  14. Aug 4, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. Without written report.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  15. Jul 29, 2015Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  16. Jul 8, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  17. Jul 7, 2015FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  18. Jul 7, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4782)

  19. Jul 7, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4782)

  20. Jul 7, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1531.

  21. Jul 7, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4782-4783)

  22. Jul 7, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Carter (GA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  23. Jun 25, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 134.

  24. Jun 25, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-182.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  25. Jun 25, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 114-182.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  26. Mar 25, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  27. Mar 25, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  28. Mar 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  29. Mar 23, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  30. Mar 23, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 7, 201549

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) Makes an employee of specified land management agencies in the Department of the Interior serving under a time-limited, including a temporary, appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in any land management agency or any other agency if: (1) the original appointment was competitive, (2) the employee has served under one or more time-limited appointments totaling more than 24 months without a break of two or more years, and (3) the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level.

Requires the Office of Personnel Management or other examining agency, in determining the eligibility of a time-limited employee to be examined for or appointed in the competitive service, to waive requirements as to age, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position.

Provides that an individual appointed under the provisions of this Act becomes a career-conditional employee and acquires competitive status upon appointment.

Deems a former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements to be a time-limited employee for purposes of this Act if: (1) such employee applies for a position covered by this Act within two years after the most recent date of separation, and (2) such employee's most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

Passed Senate without amendmentAug 5, 201582

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) Makes an employee of specified land management agencies in the Department of the Interior serving under a time-limited, including a temporary, appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in any land management agency or any other agency if: (1) the original appointment was competitive, (2) the employee has served under one or more time-limited appointments totaling more than 24 months without a break of two or more years, and (3) the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level.

Requires the Office of Personnel Management or other examining agency, in determining the eligibility of a time-limited employee to be examined for or appointed in the competitive service, to waive requirements as to age, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position.

Provides that an individual appointed under the provisions of this Act becomes a career-conditional employee and acquires competitive status upon appointment.

Deems a former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements to be a time-limited employee for purposes of this Act if: (1) such employee applies for a position covered by this Act within two years after the most recent date of separation, and (2) such employee's most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

Reported to Senate without amendmentAug 4, 201580

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) Makes an employee of specified land management agencies in the Department of the Interior serving under a time-limited, including a temporary, appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in any land management agency or any other agency if: (1) the original appointment was competitive, (2) the employee has served under one or more time-limited appointments totaling more than 24 months without a break of two or more years, and (3) the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level.

Requires the Office of Personnel Management or other examining agency, in determining the eligibility of a time-limited employee to be examined for or appointed in the competitive service, to waive requirements as to age, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position.

Provides that an individual appointed under the provisions of this Act becomes a career-conditional employee and acquires competitive status upon appointment.

Deems a former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements to be a time-limited employee for purposes of this Act if: (1) such employee applies for a position covered by this Act within two years after the most recent date of separation, and (2) such employee's most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

Passed House without amendmentJul 7, 201581

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) Makes an employee of specified land management agencies in the Department of the Interior serving under a time-limited, including a temporary, appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in any land management agency or any other agency if: (1) the original appointment was competitive, (2) the employee has served under one or more time-limited appointments totaling more than 24 months without a break of two or more years, and (3) the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level.

Requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) or other examining agency, in determining the eligibility of a time-limited employee to be examined for or appointed in the competitive service, to waive requirements as to age, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position.

Provides that an individual appointed under the provisions of this Act becomes a career-conditional employee and acquires competitive status upon appointment.

Deems a former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements to be a time-limited employee for purposes of this Act if: (1) such employee applies for a position covered by this Act within two years after the most recent date of separation, and (2) such employee's most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

Reported to House without amendmentJun 25, 201579

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

(Sec. 2) Makes an employee of specified land management agencies in the Department of the Interior serving under a time-limited, including a temporary, appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in any land management agency or any other agency if: (1) the original appointment was competitive, (2) the employee has served under one or more time-limited appointments totaling more than 24 months without a break of two or more years, and (3) the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level.

Requires the Office of Personnel Management or other examining agency, in determining the eligibility of a time-limited employee to be examined for or appointed in the competitive service, to waive requirements as to age, unless the requirement is essential to the performance of the duties of the position.

Provides that an individual appointed under the provisions of this Act becomes a career-conditional employee and acquires competitive status upon appointment.

Deems a former employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment and who otherwise meets applicable requirements to be a time-limited employee for purposes of this Act if: (1) such employee applies for a position covered by this Act within two years after the most recent date of separation, and (2) such employee's most recent separation was for reasons other than misconduct or performance.

Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2015

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act

Makes an employee of a land management agency serving under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency or any other agency if: (1) the original appointment was competitive, (2) the employee has served under one or more time-limited appointments totaling more than 24 months without a break of two or more years, and (3) the employee's performance has been at an acceptable level.

Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act — Informed