BIS STRENGTH Act

This bill would let the head of the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security hire experts from outside the regular civil service to fill hard-to-fill skill gaps, without following standard federal hiring rules. The Under Secretary could set their pay up to the top rate for senior-level federal positions, with total yearly pay capped at the Vice President's salary. No more than 25 such experts could serve at once, and each could serve up to 5 years. The Under Secretary would report yearly to congressional committees on the hires, and the hiring authority would end 5 years after the law is enacted.

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Sponsors

• Jon Husted Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors