Limits on Federal Hiring: Ending the Patronage System
This act aims to limit the ability to hire federal employees without open competition. It ensures that most civil service positions will be filled based on qualifications, not connections. This is intended to increase fairness and transparency in public administration hiring.
Key points
Most civil service positions will need to be filled through open competitions, increasing opportunities for all citizens.
Limits the creation of special job categories that could be filled outside standard competitive procedures.
Introduces greater stability and predictability in federal hiring, protecting against political changes.
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