S-3423 : Still Just a Bill


Chance to Compete Act of 2021

This bill modifies examination requirements and other components of the federal hiring process for positions in the competitive service, including prohibiting examinations from consisting solely of a self-assessment from an automated examination, allowing for the use of subject matter experts to develop position-specific assessments, and requiring the creation of an online platform through which agencies may share developed assessments.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-11-17CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 558.Senate
2022-11-17CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-206.Senate
2022-02-02CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Senate
2021-12-16IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2021-12-16IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Government Operations and Politics
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  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Employee hiring
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
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