To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security certain direct hiring authorities.

Bill HR 8497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 22, 2024. Bill HR 8497 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 22, 2024.  Bill HR 8497's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of May 22, 2024