A bill to impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.

2/4/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 357, also known as the "Federal Agency Appointment Restriction Act," aims to impose limitations on how Federal agencies can make appointments. The bill seeks to ensure that appointments within Federal agencies are made in a fair and transparent manner.

Under this bill, Federal agencies would be required to follow specific guidelines when appointing individuals to key positions. These guidelines would include requirements for public notice of vacancies, qualifications for candidates, and a transparent selection process.

The purpose of this bill is to prevent any potential abuse of power or favoritism in the appointment process within Federal agencies. By imposing restrictions and guidelines, the bill aims to promote accountability and fairness in the selection of individuals for important roles within the government. Overall, Bill 119 s 357 seeks to improve the integrity and transparency of the appointment process within Federal agencies, ultimately ensuring that qualified individuals are selected for key positions based on merit and qualifications.
Congress
119

Number
S - 357

Introduced on
2025-02-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 357, also known as the "Federal Agency Appointment Restriction Act," aims to impose limitations on how Federal agencies can make appointments. The bill seeks to ensure that appointments within Federal agencies are made in a fair and transparent manner.

Under this bill, Federal agencies would be required to follow specific guidelines when appointing individuals to key positions. These guidelines would include requirements for public notice of vacancies, qualifications for candidates, and a transparent selection process.

The purpose of this bill is to prevent any potential abuse of power or favoritism in the appointment process within Federal agencies. By imposing restrictions and guidelines, the bill aims to promote accountability and fairness in the selection of individuals for important roles within the government. Overall, Bill 119 s 357 seeks to improve the integrity and transparency of the appointment process within Federal agencies, ultimately ensuring that qualified individuals are selected for key positions based on merit and qualifications.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Averie Willis
@lesser_galangal_saffron_greater_galangal30960
I don't like this bill, it's gonna mess things up for me and my family. Why are they even doing this? It's just gonna cause more problems.

Recent Activity

Latest Action2/3/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.