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HR 39 — TALENT Act of 2017

Last action — Became Public Law No: 115-1.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    Enacted

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Plain-language change summary

The text now includes a citation reference stating "5 USC 101 note" and adjusts the format for the title of the act. The content about the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program remains unchanged, specifying its purpose to address significant challenges using innovative techniques and technology. The practical effect of these changes is that they clarify how the act is designated and reference the relevant legal authorities.

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[115th Congress Public Law 1] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 131 STAT.
39 Received in Senate (RDS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
3]] Public Law 115-1 115th Congress An Act To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program, and for other purposes.
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<<NOTE:
39 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 12, 2017 Received _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program, and for other purposes.
Jan.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
20, - [H.R.
39]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017.
5 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1.
``SUBCHAPTER V--PRESIDENTIAL INNOVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM ``Sec.
``SUBCHAPTER <<NOTE:
5 USC prec.
3171.>> V--PRESIDENTIAL INNOVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM ``Sec.
Presidential Innovation Fellows Program ``(a) Policy.--It is in the national interest for the Government to attract the brightest minds skilled in technology or innovative practices to serve in the Government to work on some of the Nation's biggest and most pressing challenges.
<<NOTE:
5 USC 3171.>> Presidential Innovation Fellows Program ``(a) Policy.--It is in the national interest for the Government to attract the brightest minds skilled in technology or innovative practices to serve in the Government to work on some of the Nation's biggest and most pressing challenges.
``(c) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by a Director, appointed by the Administrator under authorities of the General Services Administration.
``(c) <<NOTE:
Appointment.>> Administration.--The Program shall be administered by a Director, appointed by the Administrator under authorities of the General Services Administration.
``(d) Appointment of Fellows.--The Director shall appoint fellows pursuant to the Program and, in cooperation with executive agencies, shall facilitate placement of fellows to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and are consistent with the President's goals.
``(d) Appointment of Fellows.--The Director shall appoint fellows pursuant to the Program and, in cooperation with executive agencies, shall facilitate placement of fellows to participate in [[Page 131 STAT.
4]] projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and are consistent with the President's goals.
Presidential Innovation Fellows Program advisory board ``(a) In General.--The Administrator of General Services shall continue an advisory board to advise the Director of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program by recommending such priorities and standards as may be beneficial to fulfill the mission of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program and assist in identifying potential projects and placements for fellows.
<<NOTE:
5 USC 3172.>> Presidential Innovation Fellows Program advisory board ``(a) <<NOTE:
Recommenda- tions.>> In General.--The Administrator of General Services shall continue an advisory board to advise the Director of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program by recommending such priorities and standards as may be beneficial to fulfill the mission of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program and assist in identifying potential projects and placements for fellows.
``(b) Chair;
``(b) <<NOTE:
Designation.>> Chair;
``(c) Consultation.--The advisory board may consult with industry, academia, or nonprofits to ensure the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program is continually identifying opportunities to apply advanced skillsets and innovative practices in effective ways to address the Nation's most significant challenges.''.
[[Page 131 STAT.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:
5]] ``(c) Consultation.--The advisory board may consult with industry, academia, or nonprofits to ensure the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program is continually identifying opportunities to apply advanced skillsets and innovative practices in effective ways to address the Nation's most significant challenges.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, <<NOTE:
5 USC prec.
3010.>> is amended by adding at the end the following:
(c) Transition.--The Presidential Innovation Fellows Program established pursuant to Executive Order No.
(c) <<NOTE:
13704 (5 U.S.C.
5 USC 3171 note.>> Transition.--The Presidential Innovation Fellows Program established pursuant to Executive Order No.
(5 U.S.C.
Passed the House of Representatives January 11, 2017.
Approved January 20, 2017.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
KAREN L.
39:
HAAS, Clerk.
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  4. Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H283-285)

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 39.

  7. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  8. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H322-323)

  9. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 17 (Roll no. 34).(text: CR 1/10/2017 H283)

  10. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 17 (Roll no. 34). (text: CR 1/10/2017 H283)

  11. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  13. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S345-346)

  14. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S345-346)

  15. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Presented to President.

  17. Presented to President.

  18. Signed by President.

  19. Signed by President.

  20. Became Public Law No: 115-1.

  21. Became Public Law No: 115-1.

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