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To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes.
12/29/2022, 9:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 6957
Bill 117 HR 6957, also known as the "Recent Graduate Federal Employment Act," aims to increase job opportunities for recent college graduates within the Federal Government. The bill seeks to address the challenges faced by recent graduates in finding employment by creating more pathways for them to enter federal positions.
The key provisions of the bill include expanding the eligibility criteria for recent graduates to apply for federal jobs, providing additional training and mentorship programs to help recent graduates transition into the workforce, and establishing partnerships with colleges and universities to promote federal job opportunities to students.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the hiring process for recent graduates and reduce barriers to entry into federal positions. This includes simplifying the application process, providing more information about available job opportunities, and increasing outreach efforts to attract recent graduates to federal employment. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 6957 is to increase the representation of recent graduates within the Federal Government and provide them with the necessary support and resources to succeed in their careers. By expanding opportunities for recent graduates, the bill aims to strengthen the federal workforce and ensure that it reflects the diversity and talent of the American population.
The key provisions of the bill include expanding the eligibility criteria for recent graduates to apply for federal jobs, providing additional training and mentorship programs to help recent graduates transition into the workforce, and establishing partnerships with colleges and universities to promote federal job opportunities to students.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the hiring process for recent graduates and reduce barriers to entry into federal positions. This includes simplifying the application process, providing more information about available job opportunities, and increasing outreach efforts to attract recent graduates to federal employment. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 6957 is to increase the representation of recent graduates within the Federal Government and provide them with the necessary support and resources to succeed in their careers. By expanding opportunities for recent graduates, the bill aims to strengthen the federal workforce and ensure that it reflects the diversity and talent of the American population.
Congressional Summary of HR 6957
Pipeline to Service Act
This bill requires the Office of Personnel Management to establish a program for entering partnerships with institutions of higher education to recruit and hire students for positions in the federal government. The bill also (1) doubles the number of Presidential Management Fellows Program participants for FY2022-FY2027, and (2) requires federal agencies to pay interns a stipend of $15 per hour of work.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6957
Bill HR 6957 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2022. Bill HR 6957 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2022. Bill HR 6957's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. as of March 7, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6957
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6957
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6957
To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes.
To expand opportunities for employment of recent graduates in Federal Government positions, and for other purposes.
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