S. 59 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Chance to Compete Act of 2023
S. 59 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024), the Chance to Compete Act of 2023, became law — introduced on Jan 24, 2023, sponsored by Kyrsten Sinema with 3 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 24, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 3
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 118-188
What it does
Chance to Compete Act of 2024 This act requires federal agencies to use technical assessments to fill most positions in the competitive service. Under the act, a technical assessment is a tool relevant and specific to a position for which it is developed that allows for the demonstration of job-related skills, abilities, knowledge, and competencies.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Official title
Chance to Compete Act of 2024
Sponsor
Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 24, 2023
- Passed the SenateDec 12, 2024
- Passed the HouseDec 16, 2024
- Sent to the PresidentDec 23, 2024
- Became lawDec 23, 2024
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-188. (Dec 23, 2024)
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