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Faster Hiring for Critical Immigration and Enforcement Positions.

This bill grants the Department of Homeland Security temporary authority to quickly hire staff for critical roles within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The goal is to fill vacancies faster to improve the processing of asylum and citizenship applications and enhance enforcement operations. This special hiring power is set to expire after five years.
Key points
DHS can bypass standard competitive hiring rules for urgent positions in USCIS (immigration services) and ICE (immigration enforcement).
The change aims to speed up the processing of asylum and immigration cases and increase the number of officers handling deportations and custody operations.
This direct hiring authority is temporary and will automatically end five years after the law is enacted.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_8497
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]
Process start date: 2024-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8497.

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 2024-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • DHS can bypass standard competitive hiring rules for urgent positions in USCIS (immigration services) and ICE (immigration enforcement).
  • The change aims to speed up the processing of asylum and immigration cases and increase the number of officers handling deportations and custody operations.
  • This direct hiring authority is temporary and will automatically end five years after the law is enacted.
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 Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Migration Security