A bill to repeal the prohibitions against recommendations relating to Federal employment and United States Postal Service employment, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends Federal law pertaining to the Federal civil service (Hatch Act) and the U.S. Postal Service to repeal the prohibition against oral or written recommendations by Members of Congress on behalf of job applicants. Requires such recommendations to: (1) be based on personal knowledge or applicant records; and (2) consist of an evaluation of work performance, ability, aptitude, or general qualifications, as well as of character, loyalty, or suitability.

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Timeline

1. 2 August 1994

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 2 August 1994

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10358)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 2 August 1994

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 2 August 1994 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 August 1994

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 2 August 1994

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 2 August 1994

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Sponsors

• Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24] · D · Sponsor
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