EQUALS Act of 2017

Summary

Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2017 or the EQUALS Act of 2017 This bill requires the probationary period before an appointment in the competitive civil service or an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager becomes final to last for two years. The two-year probationary period applies to any position that requires formal training or a license, and any other position not requiring formal training or a license. Each agency must ensure that: (1) an announcement of a vacant position and an offer of appointment clearly state the terms and conditions of the probationary period, (2) an individual who is required to complete a probationary period receives timely notice of requirements to successfully complete the probationary period, (3) a supervisor or manager of an individual who is required to complete the probationary period receives notification not less than 30 days before the end of the probationary period, and (4) certification of such successful completion is made. The bill increases from one to two years: (1) the probationary period after which an individual's appointment as a career appointee in the Senior Executive Service becomes final, and (2) the continuous employment requirement for coverage under adverse action procedures for misconduct.

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Timeline

1. 31 October 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 October 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 31 October 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 November 2017

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 17.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 November 2017

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 16 November 2017

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.

   Source: Calendars

7. 16 November 2017

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-415.

   Source: Committee

8. 16 November 2017

   Reported

   Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-415.

   Source: Committee

9. 28 November 2017

   Committee

   Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Government, H. Rept. 115-415, Part II.

   Source: Committee

10. 28 November 2017

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Government, H. Rept. 115-415, Part II.

    Source: Committee

11. 29 November 2017

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 635 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

    Source: Floor

12. 30 November 2017

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

13. 30 November 2017

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 648).

    Source: Floor

14. 30 November 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 648).

    Source: Floor

15. 30 November 2017

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

16. 30 November 2017

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

17. 30 November 2017

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4182.

    Source: Floor

18. 30 November 2017

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

19. 30 November 2017

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 635 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

20. 30 November 2017

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.

    Source: Floor

21. 30 November 2017

    Reported

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. (consideration: CR H9547-9559; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9553-9554)

    Source: Floor

22. 1 December 2017

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

Versions

• Referred in Senate · 1 December 2017 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 30 November 2017 · Download file
• Reported in House · 16 November 2017 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 31 October 2017 · Download file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Loudermilk, Barry [R-GA-11] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing
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Related records

• related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4182) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1699) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes.
• amends ← Amendment sought to exempt alumni of the PeaceCorps, AmeriCorps, and other national service programs under the Corporation for National and Community Service from the two year probationary period.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed printed in House Report 115-430 to provide additional notification to supervisor with 1 year, 6 months, 3 months and 30 days of remaining probationary period.
• amends ← Amendment sought to strike the provisions of the bill and replace it with a study and report by the Comptroller General of the United States. The study and report would have been on those agencies that have lengthened the employee probationary period from 1 to 2 years, and any impact of an existing 2-year probationary period at the agency.