HR 6066 — Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act

Summary

Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act This bill provides statutory authority for the mission of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), establishes the Chief Management Officer and the OPM Advisory Committee on Human Capital Management, and specifies additional requirements for the appointment of the OPM Director and the removal of the OPM Director or Deputy Director.

Bill Text

• Introduced Introduced in House Current html November 23, 2021

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The bill significantly expands and formalizes the structure, mission, and oversight of the Office of Personnel Management.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1101

  The Office of Personnel Management → (a) Establishment.--The Office of Personnel Management

  The Office of Personnel Management is given a formal establishment clause in the law.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1101

  (b) Mission.--The Office of Personnel Management shall lead the Federal Government in enterprise strategic human resources management, ensure the proper application of merit system principles for all Federal civilian human resource systems and employees, and carry out the policies set forth in section 3 of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-454). In addition, the Office of Personnel Management shall-- ...

  The bill adds a new mission statement outlining specific responsibilities for the Office of Personnel Management.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1102

  The individual appointed as Director shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation and have demonstrated human capital expertise and management and leadership experience.

  The qualifications for the Office of Personnel Management Director are expanded to include specific expertise and management experience.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1102

  An individual serving as Director or Deputy Director may be removed from office by the President only if the reasons for such removal are specifically set forth in a written statement submitted to the Committee on Oversight and Reform ...

  The removal process for the Director or Deputy Director is formalized, requiring written justification to Congress.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1102

  There is established within the Office of Personnel Management the position of Chief Management Officer.

  The bill creates a new Chief Management Officer position within the Office of Personnel Management.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1102

  The section heading for section 1102 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding after ``Associate Directors'' the following: ``; Chief Management Officer''.

  The section heading is updated to reflect the establishment of the Chief Management Officer position.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1102

  The table of sections for chapter 11 of such title is amended by striking the item relating to section 1102 and inserting the following: ``1102. Director; Deputy Director; Associate Directors; Chief Management Officer.''.

  The table of sections is updated to include the new Chief Management Officer.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1106

  Chapter 11 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: ``Sec. 1106. OPM Advisory Committee on Human Capital Management ...

  The bill establishes an Advisory Committee on Human Capital Management to provide guidance to the Office.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1106

  The Director shall appoint not more than 15 members ... to the Advisory Committee.

  The membership and appointment process for the Advisory Committee is defined.

• 5 U.S.C. § 1106

  Each meeting shall include, at a minimum, opportunity for public comment during the Advisory Committee's deliberations.

  Public participation is mandated in Advisory Committee meetings.

Action History

1. November 23, 2021

   Introduced in House

2. November 23, 2021

   Introduced in House

3. November 23, 2021

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

4. December 02, 2021

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

5. December 02, 2021

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 14.

Sponsors

• Gerald E. Connolly · Primary
• Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor
• Carolyn B. Maloney · Cosponsor
• Chris Pappas · Cosponsor

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