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BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
9/17/2026, 8:07 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3342
The bill titled "To provide direct hire authority to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 3342 on May 13, 2025. The bill aims to grant the Director of the Bureau of Prisons the authority to make direct hires.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3342
Bill HR 3342 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2025. Bill HR 3342 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 13, 2025. Bill HR 3342's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7. as of September 16, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3342
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
20Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
20Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3342
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3342
To provide direct hire authority to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.
To provide direct hire authority to the Director of the Bureau of Prisons.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3342
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