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EQUALS Act of 2017

Introduced: October 31, 2017 Introduced by: Comer, James Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov

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Dec 1, 2017

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

Nov 30, 2017

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Nov 30, 2017

On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 648).

Nov 30, 2017

The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

Nov 30, 2017

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

Nov 30, 2017

The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4182.

Nov 30, 2017

UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

Nov 30, 2017

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

Nov 30, 2017

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment no. 4.

Nov 30, 2017

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment no. 3, as modified.

Nov 30, 2017

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.

Nov 30, 2017

DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment no. 1.

Nov 30, 2017

The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

Nov 30, 2017

House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 635 and Rule XVIII.

Nov 30, 2017

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Nov 30, 2017

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. (consideration: CR H9547-9559; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9553-9554)

Nov 30, 2017

GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4182.

Nov 29, 2017

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 635 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

Nov 28, 2017

Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Government, H. Rept. 115-415, Part II.

Nov 16, 2017

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.

Nov 16, 2017

Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-415.

Nov 2, 2017

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 17.

Nov 2, 2017

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Oct 31, 2017

Introduced in House

Oct 31, 2017

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Votes taken on this bill 1

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Nov 30, 2017	House · vote #648	On Passage	Passed	213–204	See who voted →

Amendments to this bill 3

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to 2 failed

Amendment	Sponsor	Purpose	Status	Latest action
HAMDT 491	—	Amendment sought to strike the provisions of the bill and replace it with a study and report by the Comptroll…	Failed	Nov 30, 2017
HAMDT 490	—	An amendment numbered 3 printed printed in House Report 115-430 to provide additional notification to supervi…	Agreed to	Nov 30, 2017
HAMDT 489	—	Amendment sought to exempt alumni of the PeaceCorps, AmeriCorps, and other national service programs under th…	Failed	Nov 30, 2017

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Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2017 or the EQUALS Act of 2017

This bill requires the probationary period before an appointment in the competitive civil service or an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager becomes final to last for two years. The two-year probationary period applies to any position that requires formal training or a license, and any other position not requiring formal training or a license.

Each agency must ensure that: (1) an announcement of a vacant position and an offer of appointment clearly state the terms and conditions of the probationary period, (2) an individual who is required to complete a probationary period receives timely notice of requirements to successfully complete the probationary period, (3) a supervisor or manager of an individual who is required to complete the probationary period receives notification not less than 30 days before the end of the probationary period, and (4) certification of such successful completion is made.

The bill increases from one to two years: (1) the probationary period after which an individual's appointment as a career appointee in the Senior Executive Service becomes final, and (2) the continuous employment requirement for coverage under adverse action procedures for misconduct.

What's happening now December 1, 2017

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

Related & companion bills 1

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Oversight and Government Reform Committee
House of Representatives
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Senate

Cosponsors 1

Loudermilk, Barry

Georgia · Nov 1, 2017

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