Chance to Compete Act of 2022

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Explore the details of House Bill 6967 Chance to Compete Act of 2022 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/2/2023, 6:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 6967

Bill 117 HR 6967, also known as the Chance to Compete Act of 2022, aims to address issues related to employment discrimination based on criminal history. The bill prohibits federal agencies and contractors from inquiring about an individual's criminal history during the initial stages of the job application process. This is intended to give individuals with criminal records a fair chance to compete for job opportunities without being automatically disqualified due to their past mistakes.

The bill also includes provisions to ensure that individuals with criminal records are not unfairly discriminated against in the hiring process. Employers are required to consider the relevance of an individual's criminal history to the job they are applying for, and are prohibited from using blanket policies that automatically disqualify individuals with criminal records.

Additionally, the Chance to Compete Act of 2022 includes measures to provide support and resources for individuals with criminal records who are seeking employment. This includes funding for job training programs, reentry services, and other initiatives aimed at helping individuals with criminal records successfully reintegrate into the workforce. Overall, the Chance to Compete Act of 2022 seeks to promote fair hiring practices and give individuals with criminal records a second chance to compete for job opportunities. By removing barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records, the bill aims to reduce recidivism rates and promote economic opportunity for all Americans.

Congressional Summary of HR 6967

Chance to Compete Act of 2022

This bill modifies examination requirements and other components of the federal hiring process for positions in the competitive service.

Specifically, the bill provides that a qualifying examination includes a résumé review that is conducted by a subject matter expert. Additionally, beginning two years after the bill's enactment, the bill prohibits examinations from consisting solely of a self-assessment from an automated examination, a résumé review that is not conducted by a subject matter expert, or any other method of assessing an applicant's experience or education; an agency may waive these requirements when necessary but must report any such waivers.

Agencies may use subject matter experts to develop position-specific technical assessments that allow applicants to demonstrate job-related skills, abilities, and knowledge; assessments may include structured interviews, work-related exercises, procedures to measure career-related qualifications and interests, or other similar assessments. The bill also allows agencies to establish talent teams to support and improve hiring practices.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must create online platforms through which agencies may share and customize technical assessments and share the résumés of qualifying applicants. The OPM must also create online platforms with information about (1) the types of assessments used and hiring outcomes, (2) educational requirements for certain positions and related justifications, and (3) authorities and programs that support agency recruitment and retention.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6967

Bill HR 6967 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2022. Bill HR 6967 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 8, 2022. Bill HR 6967's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of October 11, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6967

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6967

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Government Operations and Politics

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCensus and government statisticsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)Performance measurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6967

Chance to Compete Act of 2022Chance to Compete Act of 2022Chance to Compete Act of 2022To implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency-based hiring, and for other purposes.

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