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H.R. 1534 (99th)

A bill to convert the temporary authority to allow Federal employees to work on a flexible or compressed schedule under title 5, United States Code, into permanent authority.

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Introduced

19 March 1985

Last action

23 December 1985 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 99-196.

Sponsors

Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Dicks, Norman D. [D-WA-6], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Slaughter, D. French, Jr. [R-VA-7], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]

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Source updated

14 January 2025

Summary

Amends the Federal Employees Flexible and Compressed Work Schedules Act of 1982 to make permanent the authority of Federal agencies to use flexible and compressed work schedules.

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Timeline

  1. 19 March 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 March 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 March 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 22 March 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 March 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from OMB, OPM, GAO.

    Source: Committee

  6. 11 April 1985

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received From GAO.

    Source: Committee

  7. 24 April 1985

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  8. 24 April 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  9. 24 April 1985

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 8 May 1985

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Source: Committee

  11. 8 May 1985

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  12. 13 May 1985

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Report No: 99-82.

    Source: Committee

  13. 13 May 1985

    Reported

    Reported to House by House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. Report No: 99-82.

    Source: Committee

  14. 13 May 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Union Calendar No: 48.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 20 May 1985

    Passed

    Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  16. 20 May 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 20 May 1985

    Floor

    Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.

    Source: Floor

  18. 22 May 1985

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 11 July 1985

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.

    Source: Calendars

  20. 11 July 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  21. 11 July 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Approved for reporting in lieu of S. 620 without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  22. 11 December 1985

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  23. 11 December 1985

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  24. 13 December 1985

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  25. 13 December 1985

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  26. 13 December 1985

    Floor

    Measure Signed in Senate.

    Source: Floor

  27. 23 December 1985

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  28. 23 December 1985

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 99-196.

    Source: President

  29. 23 December 1985

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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    Public Law · EN · 24 December 1985

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  • Introduced in House

    summary · EN · 19 March 1985

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