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To establish Schedule Policy/Career (commonly referred to as "Schedule F") in the excepted service, and for other purposes.
2/7/2025, 9:02 AM
Summary of Bill HR 697
Bill 119 hr 697, also known as the "Schedule F" bill, aims to create a new Schedule Policy/Career within the excepted service of the US government. This bill would allow certain positions within the federal government to be classified under Schedule F, which would give agencies more flexibility in hiring and firing employees in these roles.
The bill states that positions classified under Schedule F would be exempt from the usual competitive hiring process and would instead be filled based on the qualifications and skills of the candidates. This is intended to streamline the hiring process and ensure that agencies can quickly fill critical roles with qualified individuals.
Additionally, the bill would give agencies more authority to remove employees in Schedule F positions for performance or conduct issues. This is seen as a way to hold employees accountable and maintain a high level of professionalism within the federal government. Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 hr 697 is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government by creating a new classification for certain positions that allows for more flexibility in hiring and firing.
The bill states that positions classified under Schedule F would be exempt from the usual competitive hiring process and would instead be filled based on the qualifications and skills of the candidates. This is intended to streamline the hiring process and ensure that agencies can quickly fill critical roles with qualified individuals.
Additionally, the bill would give agencies more authority to remove employees in Schedule F positions for performance or conduct issues. This is seen as a way to hold employees accountable and maintain a high level of professionalism within the federal government. Overall, the purpose of Bill 119 hr 697 is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government by creating a new classification for certain positions that allows for more flexibility in hiring and firing.
Current Status of Bill HR 697
Bill HR 697 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 697 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 697's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 697
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
14Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 697
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 697
To establish Schedule Policy/Career (commonly referred to as "Schedule F") in the excepted service, and for other purposes.
To establish Schedule Policy/Career (commonly referred to as "Schedule F") in the excepted service, and for other purposes.
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