US SB2249 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 28 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2168-2171)
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 28 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-03-28 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2168-2171)
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Senior Executive Service Reform Act of 2012 - Amends provisions of federal law relating to the Senior Executive Service (SES) to: (1) reduce from 25% to 15% the number of SES positions at the start of each fiscal year that may be filled by noncareer appointees; (2) require the head of each federal agency to create a position of assistant secretary for administration or management and appoint a career SES employee to fill such position; and (3) require agency heads to appoint career SES employees to positions with direct responsibility for agency-wide functions in acquisition, information technology, and human resources. Prohibits the use of quotas or forced distribution of ratings for performance appraisals. Provides for annual pay adjustments for senior executives and other senior employees rated at the fully successful level or higher. Includes executive performance awards and bonuses in basic pay for purposes of calculating retirement annuities. Requires a written explanation for an SES performance rating if such rating is lowered from the initial recommendation. Requires: (1) the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to establish a Senior Executive Service Resource Office in OPM to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of the SES, advance its professionalism, and promote diversity; (2) senior executives appointed to the SES to create an executive development plan that includes continuing development, training, and mentoring goals; and (3) agency heads to oversee the establishment of an onboarding program to provide new SES appointees an overview of their role and responsibilites, the agency's mission, priorities, and strategic plan, and SES rules and regulations. Allows agencies to establish a rotation program for career SES appointees. Requires each federal agency to submit a plan to OPM to enhance and maximize opportunities in SES for the advancement and appointment of minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.
Title
Senior Executive Service Reform Act of 2012
Sponsors
Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-03-28 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2168-2171) |
2012-03-28 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2168) |
Same As/Similar To
HB6042 (Related) 2012-06-27 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Subjects
Congressional oversight
Disability and paralysis
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government operations and politics
Government studies and investigations
Minority employment
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Performance measurement
Women's employment
Disability and paralysis
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government operations and politics
Government studies and investigations
Minority employment
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Performance measurement
Women's employment
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/2249/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s2249/BILLS-112s2249is.pdf |