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Proposed Amendment to Make Defense Hiring Authority Permanent

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6442

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

Senator Lankford has proposed an amendment to the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act that would permanently codify 'direct hire' authority for specific defense facilities. This change would remove the current expiration dates on the Secretary of Defense's ability to bypass standard hiring procedures for these roles.

Why it matters

This amendment would permanently grant the Department of Defense the authority to use expedited hiring processes for domestic defense industrial base facilities, test ranges, and operational test offices, which currently operate under temporary authorizations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Defense

The agency would gain permanent authority to use expedited hiring procedures for specific facilities.

Directly affected

Defense industrial base facility employees

These workers are subject to the hiring and recruitment processes governed by the Department of Defense.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'direct hire' authority?

It is a hiring authority that allows an agency to bypass standard competitive hiring procedures to fill positions more quickly.

Does this amendment change the current hiring rules immediately?

No, the amendment has been submitted and ; it is not yet law.

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Permanent Hiring Authority

The amendment seeks to transition temporary, time-bound hiring authorities into permanent law, removing the need for periodic legislative renewal.

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Connected Entities

Department of Defense, Government Publishing Office, Mr. Lankford

OrganizationDepartment of Defense“The agency granted hiring authority under this amendment.”Map →

OrganizationGovernment Publishing Office“The agency that published the Congressional Record.”Map →

PersonMr. Lankford“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

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