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Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Nov 24, 1993
Amends Federal civil service law to prohibit senior politically appointed officers from receiving incentive awards during a presidential election period (the period beginning on June 1 in the calendar year in which the popular election occurs and ending on January 20 following the date of the election). Defines a "senior politically appointed officer" as any officer who serves in: (1) a Senior Executive Service position and is not a career appointee; or (2) one of certain confidential or policy-determining positions. Bars cash awards to Executive Schedule officers.
People & committees
Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D–MI
Legislative record
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14953-14955)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Compensation and Employee Benefits.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S17225-17226)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S17225-17226)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6865-6866)
Introduced in Senate
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