H.R. 39 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
TALENT Act of 2017
H.R. 39 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Jan 3, 2017, sponsored by Kevin McCarthy. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 115-1
What it does
Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017 or the TALENT Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill codifies provisions establishing the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (originally established pursuant to Executive Order 13704) to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the government and work in close cooperation with government leaders to create meaningful solutions that can…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 3, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 11, 2017
- Passed the SenateJan 17, 2017
- Sent to the PresidentJan 20, 2017
- Became lawJan 20, 2017
Latest action: Signed by President. (Jan 20, 2017)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 11, 2017 · Passed386–17
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent ActHouse · Jan 11, 2017
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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