White House Fellows Program Authorization Act
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Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.R. 10265, the White House Fellows Program Authorization Act, would establish in statute the White House Fellows Program, which has operated since 1964 under an executive order but has never had a formal legal basis. The bill creates a President's Commission on White House Fellowships, made up of up to 30 unpaid, nonpartisan private citizens appointed by the President, to recruit, screen, and recommend candidates. It sets eligibility rules for Fellows—U.S. citizens, early in their careers, holding an undergraduate degree, and demonstrating leadership potential—and prohibits discrimination in selection. Fellows would serve 12-month (extendable to 15-month) full-time federal positions assigned to senior government officials, receiving General Schedule pay and benefits.
The bill affects prospective program applicants, the Office of Personnel Management (which would administer and fund the program), federal agencies that host Fellows, and Congress, which would receive annual reports on the program's operations and spending. It authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and clarifies that the statute takes precedence over the original executive order where they conflict, while leaving the President's authority to issue further administrative orders intact.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not yet been considered by committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10265 do?
- H.R. 10265, the White House Fellows Program Authorization Act, would establish in statute the White House Fellows Program, which has operated since 1964 under an executive order but has never had a formal legal basis. The bill creates a President's Commission on White House Fellowships, made up of up to 30 unpaid, nonpartisan private citizens appointed by the President, to recruit, screen, and recommend candidates. It sets eligibility rules for Fellows—U.S. citizens, early in their careers, holding an undergraduate degree, and demonstrating leadership potential—and prohibits discrimination in selection. Fellows would serve 12-month (extendable to 15-month) full-time federal positions assigned to senior government officials, receiving General Schedule pay and benefits. The bill affects prospective program applicants, the Office of Personnel Management (which would administer and fund the program), federal agencies that host Fellows, and Congress, which would receive annual reports on the program's operations and spending. It authorizes appropriations for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 and clarifies that the statute takes precedence over the original executive order where they conflict, while leaving the President's authority to issue further administrative orders intact. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It has not yet been considered by committee or brought to a floor vote, and would need to pass the House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10265 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10265. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10265?
- H.R. 10265 was sponsored by Rep. Fuller, Clay [R-GA-14] (R-GA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10265?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (3 Sep 2026).
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