BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 3342, would grant the Director of the Bureau of Prisons the ability to directly hire qualified candidates for positions within the Bureau's facilities. This means the Director could bypass certain standard federal hiring procedures for these roles.
This authority would apply to positions in the competitive service at Bureau of Prisons facilities. The direct-hire provision would remain in effect until 96 percent of all competitive service positions at these facilities are filled.
The bill was introduced in May 2025 and has since been ordered reported by the House, with a vote of 16 to 7. This means it has passed through a committee and is now ready for further consideration by the full House of Representatives.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3342 do?
- This bill, H.R. 3342, would grant the Director of the Bureau of Prisons the ability to directly hire qualified candidates for positions within the Bureau's facilities. This means the Director could bypass certain standard federal hiring procedures for these roles. This authority would apply to positions in the competitive service at Bureau of Prisons facilities. The direct-hire provision would remain in effect until 96 percent of all competitive service positions at these facilities are filled. The bill was introduced in May 2025 and has since been ordered reported by the House, with a vote of 16 to 7. This means it has passed through a committee and is now ready for further consideration by the full House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 3342 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3342. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3342?
- H.R. 3342 was sponsored by Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] (R-WI), with 9 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3342?
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 7. (16 Sep 2026).
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