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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Improving Federal Hiring Processes
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Subcommittee on Regulatory Affairs and Federal Management held a hearing on July 30, 2019, to discuss long-standing challenges in federal hiring. Senators and agency officials examined ways to reduce the time it takes to fill vacancies and improve the recruitment of qualified candidates.
This hearing addresses the administrative delays in federal hiring that prevent government agencies from filling critical vacancies and securing top talent in a timely manner.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Federal job applicants
Applicants are subject to the current 3-to-4-month hiring timeline for federal positions.
Federal agencies
Agencies are responsible for implementing hiring processes and managing human capital to fill vacancies.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 30, 2019, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
- The primary issue identified is the excessive time required to fill federal job vacancies, often taking 3 to 4 months.
- The Subcommittee aims to identify specific hiring authorities and process improvements to accelerate recruitment.
- Witnesses included representatives from the Government Accountability Office, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Persistent Hiring Delays
The hearing confirms that federal hiring delays were a recognized, multi-year systemic issue as of 2019.
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