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H.R. 5079 101st Congress House

Department of Defense Civilian Employee Reemployment Act For Facilities Taken Over By Another Federal Agency

Official title: To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide civilian employees of the Department of Defense who are separated as a result of a base closure involving a tr… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide civilian employees of the Department of Defense who are separated as a result of a base closure involving a transfer of the base to another Federal agency a hiring preference for Federal job openings at the same location, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 19, 1990 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Armed Forces and National SecurityDislocated workersFederal employeesLayoffs
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Manpower training programsMilitary basesOccupational retrainingRelocation of federal installations
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This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 17, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.
Jun 28, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Jun 28, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 19, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Jun 19, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jun 19, 1990
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 17, 1990

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Department of Defense Civilian Employee Reemployment Act For Facilities Taken Over By Another Federal Agency - Directs the Office of Personnel Management to: (1) provide civilian employees of the Department of Defense who are separated as a result of a base closure involving a transfer of the base to another Federal agency a hiring preference for reemployment at the former base within one year of their separation; and (2) waive requirements as to specialized training in, or knowledge of, the position for which such an employee is provided a preference if the employee has completed or is scheduled to complete a retraining program to meet the requirements of that position. Directs the Secretary of Defense to establish and operate such programs. Sets forth selection criteria for such training. Amends the Job Training Partnership Act to finance such programs.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jun 19, 1990
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