VoterlyH.R. 4182: EQUALS Act of 2017
115th Congress · Sponsored from Kentucky · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2017-10-31
- Policy area Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] introduced H.R. 4182. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 4182 do?
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 probat…
Who sponsored H.R. 4182?
Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] (R) of Kentucky is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 4182?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 4182 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.