H.R. 1517 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service.
H.R. 1517 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Mar 16, 2009, sponsored by Eliot L. Engel with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2009
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 111-252
What it does
Authorizes the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to convert an employee serving under an overseas limited appointment for at least two years of current continuous service, whose service is rated at least fully successful throughout that time, to a permanent appointment in the competitive service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Eliot L. Engel (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2009
- Passed the HouseDec 15, 2009
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentSep 28, 2010
- Became lawOct 5, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-252. (Oct 5, 2010)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Dec 15, 2009 · Passed414–1
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security Committee
More
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