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HR 8497 118th Congress House Immigration

To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security certain direct hiring authorities.

Introduced: May 22, 2024 Introduced by: Gallego, Ruben Democratic · Arizona See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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May 22, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 22, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
May 22, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
May 22, 2024
Introduced in House
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What's happening now May 22, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8497: To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security certain direct hiring authorities.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8497/
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"H.R. 8497: To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security certain direct hiring authorities.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8497/.
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H.R. 8497, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8497/.
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[H.R. 8497: To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security certain direct hiring authorities.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-8497/)
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