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HIRE DEA Act

2/10/2026, 10:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7413

The HIRE DEA Act, designated as H.R. 7413 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 9, 2026, aims to address issues related to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The bill emphasizes the hiring aspect within the DEA, likely proposing measures to enhance staffing, training, or operational capacity within the agency. Further details on the specific provisions or directives outlined in the bill are available in the official text accessible through the provided links to the bill's PDF version and related resources on the Congress website.

Current Status of Bill HR 7413

Bill HR 7413 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2026. Bill HR 7413 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2026.  Bill HR 7413's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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 February 9, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7413

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7413

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7413

HIRE DEA Act
HIRE DEA Act
Hiring Improvement and Recruitment Empowerment for Drug Enforcement Administration Act
To provide direct hire authority to the Attorney General for purposes of appointing qualified candidates to positions in the Drug Enforcement Administration to work in locations deemed necessary by the Attorney General to support the Administration's mission, and for other purposes.

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