Strengthening Tech Security: Faster Hiring of Experts for Industry and Security Bureau.
This law authorizes the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to rapidly hire up to 25 highly qualified experts outside the standard civil service system to address critical knowledge gaps related to technology protection and national security. These experts will serve on contracts up to five years and can receive higher compensation. The goal is to enhance the enforcement of export controls, indirectly bolstering the nation's economic and technological security.
Key points
BIS is authorized to hire up to 25 top specialists on 5-year contracts, bypassing standard civil service recruitment rules.
These experts will focus on improving the enforcement of export controls and protecting critical U.S. technologies.
They can be offered higher salaries to attract highly skilled professionals from the private sector.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7003
Sponsor: Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6]
Process start date: 2026-01-09