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To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes.
2/4/2025, 4:54 PM
Summary of Bill HR 665
Bill 118 hr 665, also known as the Foreign Language Skills Incentive Act, aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to grant the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) the ability to give cash awards to DEA employees who possess foreign language skills. The purpose of this bill is to incentivize DEA employees to develop and maintain proficiency in foreign languages, which is crucial for the agency's operations in combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities on an international scale.
The bill recognizes the importance of foreign language skills in enhancing the effectiveness of the DEA's efforts to combat drug trafficking and other transnational crimes. By providing cash awards to employees with foreign language proficiency, the bill seeks to encourage more DEA personnel to acquire and maintain proficiency in languages that are relevant to the agency's mission.
In addition to providing cash awards for foreign language skills, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the administration of the DEA. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, it can be inferred that they are intended to support the agency's overall mission and operations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 665 is aimed at strengthening the DEA's capabilities by incentivizing employees to develop and maintain foreign language skills, which are essential for the agency's success in combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities on a global scale.
The bill recognizes the importance of foreign language skills in enhancing the effectiveness of the DEA's efforts to combat drug trafficking and other transnational crimes. By providing cash awards to employees with foreign language proficiency, the bill seeks to encourage more DEA personnel to acquire and maintain proficiency in languages that are relevant to the agency's mission.
In addition to providing cash awards for foreign language skills, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the administration of the DEA. While the specifics of these provisions are not detailed in the summary, it can be inferred that they are intended to support the agency's overall mission and operations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 665 is aimed at strengthening the DEA's capabilities by incentivizing employees to develop and maintain foreign language skills, which are essential for the agency's success in combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities on a global scale.
Congressional Summary of HR 665
This bill provides authority for the Drug Enforcement Administration to pay a cash award to an employee who maintains proficiency in a mission-critical language or who uses a foreign language in the performance of official duties.
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Current Status of Bill HR 665
Bill HR 665 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HR 665 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023. Bill HR 665's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of January 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 665
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 665
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 665
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 665
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