HR 3342
BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:13 AM
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Bill overview
This bill would give the Director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) the authority to hire employees directly for positions within the agency, rather than relying solely on federal hiring processes. Currently, the BOP faces challenges in filling open positions, and this legislation aims to streamline the hiring process. The authority would expire once 96% of all competitive service positions within the BOP are filled by existing employees. This change could improve the BOP's ability to staff its facilities effectively.
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