HR3342Referred to Committee

BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-13
Introduced
9
Cosponsors
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Glenn Grothman
Glenn Grothman
Republican · WI · Representative
Votes with party: 96.2% (659 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (9)

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.

2026-09-16

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Plain-English Summary

The Bureau of Prisons would be allowed to hire staff more quickly without going through the standard federal hiring process, which typically involves lengthy application reviews and competitive examinations. This would let the agency fill guard, counselor, and other prison jobs faster to address staffing shortages at federal facilities. The change would primarily affect job applicants seeking federal prison positions and the operations of federal correctional institutions.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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