Senate Bill 233
116th Congress(2019-2020)
EPA Special Hiring Authority Transparency Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
233
Congress
116
Policy Area
Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection
Primary focus of measure is regulation of pollution including from hazardous substances and radioactive releases; climate change and greenhouse gases; environmental assessment and research; solid waste and recycling; ecology. Measures concerning energy exploration, efficiency, and conservation may fall under Energy policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
EPA Special Hiring Authority Transparency Act
This bill revises the special hiring authority given to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to appoint up to 30 personnel for positions without regard to the civil service laws. This bill requires the Administrator to notify Congress within 30 days of appointment of personnel under the special hiring authority. The notification must include the appointee's name, title, salary, and a detailed justification explaining why the Administrator determined the appointment was necessary.
January 28, 2019
01/28/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
01/28/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 2:47:38 PM