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H.Con.Res. 705 (95th)

A resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that Merit employment in the Civil Service be preserved.

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Introduced

7 September 1978

Last action

7 September 1978 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

Sponsors

Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3], Rep. Hagedorn, Thomas M. [R-MN-2], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID-1]

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21 July 2025

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that compliance with the provisions of Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (prohibiting employment discrimination) or any other law relating to equal employment opportunity should not result in positions being excepted from the competitive service in the Federal civil service and should be accomplished by means which do not adjust Federal civil service standards.

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Timeline

  1. 7 September 1978

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 September 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 September 1978

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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