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H.R. 1897 102nd Congress House

To limit the growth in the number of civilian employees within each branch of the Government.

Introduced: April 17, 1991 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) 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 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
Apr 24, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.
Apr 23, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Apr 17, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Apr 17, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Apr 17, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Apr 17, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 7, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Limits the total numbers of civilian employees in each branch of the Government on September 30th of 1994 and each year thereafter, to the number in such branch on September 30, 1990. Suspends such limitation during a war or a national emergency. Prohibits attaining compliance with such mandate through any involuntary separations. Exempts from such mandate employees within the executive branch who are law enforcement officers or who are involved in the delivery of health care services and employees of the Central Intelligence Agency, the Defense Intelligence Agency, or the National Security Agency.

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