H.R. 1531 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
H.R. 1531 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Mar 23, 2015, sponsored by Gerald E. Connolly with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 23, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-47
What it does
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (Sec. 2) Makes an employee of specified land management agencies in the Department of the Interior serving under a time-limited, including a temporary, appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in any land management agency or any other agency if: (1) the original appointment was competitive, (2) the employee has served under one or more tim…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 23, 2015
- Passed the HouseJul 7, 2015
- Passed the SenateAug 5, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentAug 6, 2015
- Became lawAug 7, 2015
Latest action: By Senator Johnson from Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 08/05/2015. Report No. 114-123. (Aug 28, 2015)
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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