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H.R. 5658 114th Congress House

TALENT Act of 2016

Official title: To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 7, 2016 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Advanced technology and technological innovationsAdvisory bodiesExecutive agency funding and structureGeneral Services Administration
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Jul 13, 2016
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 12, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 12, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 409 - 8 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H4683)
Jul 12, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4689-4690)
Jul 12, 2016
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.
Jul 12, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5658.
Jul 12, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4683-4684)
Jul 12, 2016
Mr. Farenthold moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 7, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Jul 7, 2016
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 12, 2016 House · vote #410 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 409–8 See who voted →
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 Latest action July 13, 2016

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2016 or the TALENT Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill codifies provisions establishing the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (originally established pursuant to Executive Order 13704) to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the government and work in close cooperation with government leaders to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the government serves the American people.

The General Services Administration (GSA) shall continue the program in order to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in executive agencies to address some of the nation's most significant challenges and improve existing government efforts that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology.

The program shall be administered by a Director, who shall appoint program fellows and facilitate their placement to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and that are consistent with the President's goals.

The GSA shall continue an advisory board to recommend priorities and standards for fulfilling the program's mission and to assist in identifying potential projects and placements for fellows.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 39 Reintroduced Bill TALENT Act of 2017
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