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1966 Congressional Hearing on Flexible Workweeks for Federal Employees Pursuing Education

Original title: Variation of 40-hour workweek of Federal employees for educational purposes: hearing before the Subcommittee on Civil Service of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service, House of Representatives, Eighty-ninth Congress, second session, on H.R. 7154 and S. 1495, May 24, 1966.

July 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing explores a policy change that would grant federal agencies the authority to modify standard work schedules for employees enrolled in educational programs, potentially impacting how federal staff balance professional duties and academic training.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal employees

The proposed legislation would allow these employees to modify their work schedules to pursue education.

Federal agencies

Agencies would be responsible for implementing and managing the flexible work schedules for participating employees.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 19, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 1966 House Subcommittee hearing regarding proposed legislation (H.R. 7154 and S. 1495) that would allow federal employees to adjust their 40-hour work schedules to accommodate educational pursuits.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on May 24, 1966, by the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
  • The subject of the hearing was the variation of the standard 40-hour workweek for federal employees for educational purposes.
  • The hearing specifically addressed the legislative proposals H.R. 7154 and S. 1495.
  • The legislation aimed to provide flexibility in scheduling for federal workers pursuing further education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to discuss proposed legislation that would allow federal employees to adjust their to attend educational classes.
Which bills were discussed?
The subcommittee discussed H.R. 7154 and S. 1495.

Why It Matters

The hearing explores a policy change that would grant federal agencies the authority to modify standard work schedules for employees enrolled in educational programs, potentially impacting how federal staff balance professional duties and academic training.

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Early interest in flexible work arrangements

The document highlights that discussions regarding flexible work schedules for federal employees date back to at least 1966.

H.R. 7154S. 1495

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Post Office and Civil Service“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Civil Service“The congressional body conducting the hearing.”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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