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HR 3925 109th Congress House

Anti-Cronyism and Public Safety Act

Official title: To provide that a Federal public safety position may not be held by any political appointee who does not meet certain minimum requirements.

Introduced: October 6, 2005 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Conflict of interestsCrime and Law EnforcementCustoms administrationDepartment of Health and Human Services
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
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Sep 27, 2005
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
Sep 27, 2005
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 27, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Anti-Cronyism and Public Safety Act - Prohibits specified public safety positions from being held by any political appointee unless such individual: (1) has academic, management, and leadership credentials relevant to the position; (2) has a superior record of achievement in one or more areas relevant to the position; (3) has training and expertise in one or more areas relevant to the position; and (4) has not, within the prior two-year period, been a lobbyist for any entity or other client that is subject to the authority of the agency within which such individual would serve.

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  • HRES 570 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3925) to provide that a Federal public safety position may not be held by…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 10
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Dec 16, 2005
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Dec 13, 2005
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Dec 7, 2005
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Oct 6, 2005
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Oct 6, 2005
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Oct 6, 2005
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Oct 6, 2005
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Sep 29, 2005
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Sherman, Brad
California · Sep 29, 2005
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Sep 27, 2005
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