S. 1580 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Competitive Service Act of 2015
S. 1580 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Jun 16, 2015, sponsored by Jon Tester with 6 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
- Jun 16, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 6
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 114-137
What it does
Competitive Service Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill authorizes an appointing authority (i.e., a federal agency appointing an individual to a position in the competitive service), other than the appointing authority that requested a certificate of eligibles for filling a position, to select an individual from that certificate for appointment to a position that is: (1) in the same occupational series as the position for which the…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jon Tester (D-MT). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2015
- Passed the SenateSep 17, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 29, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentMar 15, 2016
- Became lawMar 18, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-137. (Mar 18, 2016)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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