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Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 339
Bill 118 s 339, also known as the Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act, aims to streamline and improve the hiring process within the Department of Defense (DoD). The bill was introduced in the Senate and focuses on reducing the time it takes for the DoD to hire new employees, particularly for critical positions.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a pilot program that allows the DoD to hire individuals for certain positions without going through the traditional competitive hiring process. This program is designed to expedite the hiring of highly qualified candidates for critical roles within the department.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the efficiency of the hiring process, such as reducing the amount of paperwork required for job applications and implementing new technologies to streamline the recruitment process. The goal of these measures is to attract top talent to the DoD and ensure that the department is able to quickly fill vacancies with qualified individuals. Overall, the Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act seeks to modernize and improve the hiring practices within the DoD in order to better meet the department's staffing needs and ensure that it is able to effectively carry out its mission.
One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a pilot program that allows the DoD to hire individuals for certain positions without going through the traditional competitive hiring process. This program is designed to expedite the hiring of highly qualified candidates for critical roles within the department.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the efficiency of the hiring process, such as reducing the amount of paperwork required for job applications and implementing new technologies to streamline the recruitment process. The goal of these measures is to attract top talent to the DoD and ensure that the department is able to quickly fill vacancies with qualified individuals. Overall, the Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act seeks to modernize and improve the hiring practices within the DoD in order to better meet the department's staffing needs and ensure that it is able to effectively carry out its mission.
Congressional Summary of S 339
Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act
This bill makes permanent the Department of Defense (DOD) direct hire authority for domestic defense industrial base facilities (i.e., any DOD depot, arsenal, or shipyard in the United States), the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.
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Current Status of Bill S 339
Bill S 339 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2023. Bill S 339 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 9, 2023. Bill S 339's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of February 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 339
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 339
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Defense
- Employee hiring
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Military facilities and property
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 339
Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act
Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to make permanent the direct hire authority of the Secretary of Defense for domestic defense industrial base facilities, the Major Range and Test Facilities Base, and the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 339
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