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H.R. 3480 (99th)

Federal Science and Technology Revitalization Act of 1985

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Introduced

2 October 1985

Last action

5 June 1986 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Fuqua, Don [D-FL-2], Rep. Zschau, Edwin V. W. [R-CA-12], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-24], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Sweeney, David McCann [R-TX-14], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1], Rep. Young, Robert A. [D-MO-2], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Lujan, Manuel, Jr. [R-NM-1], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Monson, David S. [R-UT-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Lewis, Thomas F. [R-FL-12], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-48]

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Federal Science and Technology Revitalization Act of 1985 - Authorizes Federal agencies to establish alternative personnel management systems for scientific and technical employees in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Includes in each such system a Senior Scientific and Technical Personnel Service (comparable to the Senior Executive Service) for such employees who are specially qualified. Sets forth provisions for scientific and technical employees relating to employment authority, compensation, and retirement. Directs OPM to review and monitor agency alternative systems to ensure compliance with this Act and applicable regulations. Sets forth transition provisions for employees designated as subject to an alternative management system. Directs the Comptroller General to review and evaluate the systems established under this Act and report to the Congress and OPM within five years of its enactment.

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Timeline

  1. 2 October 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 October 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.

    Source: Committee

  5. 10 October 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM, GAO, DOD, Office of Science Tech Policy, Off Tech Assessment, NASA.

    Source: Committee

  6. 31 October 1985

    Committee

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From GAO.

    Source: Committee

  7. 20 November 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From Off Tech Assessment.

    Source: Committee

  8. 5 June 1986

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

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1 official file

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