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H.R. 39 (115th)

TALENT Act of 2017

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

3 January 2017

Last action

20 January 2017 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 115-1.

Sponsors

Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-22]

Subjects

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Source updated

7 April 2025

Summary

Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017 or the TALENT Act of 2017 This bill codifies provisions establishing the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (originally established pursuant to Executive Order 13704) to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the government and work in close cooperation with government leaders to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the government serves the American people. The General Services Administration (GSA) shall continue the program in order to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in executive agencies to address some of the nation's most significant challenges and improve existing government efforts that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology. The program shall be administered by a Director, who shall appoint program fellows and facilitate their placement to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and that are consistent with the President's goals. The GSA shall continue an advisory board to recommend priorities and standards for fulfilling the program's mission and to assist in identifying potential projects and placements for fellows.

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Timeline

  1. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 January 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 10 January 2017

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  5. 10 January 2017

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 39.

    Source: Floor

  6. 10 January 2017

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H283-285)

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 January 2017

    Floor

    Mr. Hurd moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

    Source: Floor

  8. 11 January 2017

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 11 January 2017

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 17 (Roll no. 34). (text: CR 1/10/2017 H283)

    Source: Floor

  10. 11 January 2017

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 17 (Roll no. 34).(text: CR 1/10/2017 H283)

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 January 2017

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H322-323)

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 January 2017

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 17 January 2017

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S345-346)

    Source: Floor

  14. 17 January 2017

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S345-346)

    Source: Floor

  15. 18 January 2017

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 20 January 2017

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 115-1.

    Source: President

  17. 20 January 2017

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  18. 20 January 2017

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  19. 20 January 2017

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 20 January 2017

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

Votes

11 January 2017 · passed · On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · Official source

Yes 386 · No 17 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 31

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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