Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act
Biotechnology: Federal Workforce Assessment
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced in the House. It has been sent to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has bipartisan support, most study-based bills introduced late in a session face a difficult path to becoming law without being part of a larger package.
Key Points
- This bill requires the government to study how many biotechnology experts it needs to work in federal agencies over the next 10 years.
- The government's personnel office would work with departments like Defense and Health and Human Services to identify current staffing gaps and the specific skills required for these roles.
- The study will look at how many security clearances are needed for biotech jobs and whether the government has enough money to pay for those background checks.
- It also explores ways to train current federal workers in biotech and how to bring in outside experts from private companies for temporary assignments.
- A final report with solutions to hiring challenges must be sent to Congress within six months of the bill becoming law.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Federal Biotechnology Workforce Assessment Act
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