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US HB8138
Bill
Status
3/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Josh Gottheimer
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AI Summary
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Agencies on the Defense Production Act Committee may hire subject matter experts directly into competitive service positions, bypassing standard federal hiring procedures under 5 U.S.C. sections 3309-3318
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Hired experts must work solely on identifying, soliciting, evaluating, or approving activities eligible for financial assistance under the Defense Production Act
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Introduced March 27, 2026 by Rep. Gottheimer and referred to the House Financial Services Committee and Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Legislative Description
DPA Specialized Staffing Act
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3/27/2026