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Cash Awards for DEA and FBI Employees with Foreign Language Skills

New rules allow agencies like the DEA and FBI to financially reward employees proficient in foreign languages. This aims to strengthen the agencies' ability to operate more effectively, indirectly impacting public safety and crime fighting.
Key points
DEA and FBI can now pay cash awards to employees with foreign language skills.
Awards can be up to 10% of basic pay for languages critical to their mission or used in official duties.
This aims to enhance the effectiveness of these agencies, contributing to public safety.
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Print number: 117_HR_1296
Sponsor: Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1296.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • DEA and FBI can now pay cash awards to employees with foreign language skills.
  • Awards can be up to 10% of basic pay for languages critical to their mission or used in official duties.
  • This aims to enhance the effectiveness of these agencies, contributing to public safety.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Resident Commissioner González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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