Government Hiring Reform: Prioritizing Skills and Efficiency
This act aims to streamline the federal hiring process, ensuring that highly skilled individuals dedicated to public service are appointed to government positions. The changes are intended to shorten recruitment times and improve communication with candidates, potentially making it easier for citizens to apply for public sector jobs.
Key points
New federal agency hiring rules will emphasize practical skills and dedication to public service.
The recruitment process is intended to be faster (under 80 days) and more transparent for candidates, with regular application status updates.
Modern technologies, such as data analytics, will be introduced to improve the search and selection of the best candidates.
Hiring based on race, sex, or religion, as well as individuals unwilling to defend the U.S. Constitution, will be prohibited.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_591
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-02-13