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Federal Employee Reskilling Programs: New Career Opportunities

This act establishes reskilling programs for federal employees to help them acquire new technical skills. This allows employees to transition to positions requiring these new skills without losing their current pay grade. The goal is to better align the workforce with evolving government needs.
Key points
Federal employees can participate in programs to learn new, in-demand technical skills.
Upon completing a program and transferring to a new position, employees will maintain their current pay grade.
Programs must be fair and merit-based, with an option for employees to return to their original position if the new one is not suitable.
The government will track the effectiveness and costs of these programs to ensure they are working efficiently.
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Print number: 117_S_1330
Sponsor: Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1330.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal employees can participate in programs to learn new, in-demand technical skills.
  • Upon completing a program and transferring to a new position, employees will maintain their current pay grade.
  • Programs must be fair and merit-based, with an option for employees to return to their original position if the new one is not suitable.
  • The government will track the effectiveness and costs of these programs to ensure they are working efficiently.
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 Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 556.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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