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EQUALS Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-4182| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2017
James Comer

James Comer

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (3)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2017 or the EQUALS Act of 2017 This bill requires the probationary period before an appointment in the competitive civil service or an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager becomes final to last for two years. The two-year probationary period applies to any position that requires formal training or a license, and any other position not requiring formal training or a license. Each agency must ensure that: (1) an announcement of a vacant position and an offer of appointment clearly state the terms and conditions of the probationary period, (2) an individual who is required to complete a probationary period receives timely notice of requirements to successfully complete the probationary period, (3) a supervisor or manager of an individual who is required to complete the probationary period receives notification not less than 30 days before the end of the probationary period, and (4) certification of such successful completion is made. The bill increases from one to two years: (1) the probationary period after which an individual's appointment as a career appointee in the Senior Executive Service becomes final, and (2) the continuous employment requirement for coverage under adverse action procedures for misconduct.

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Timeline
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nov 2, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 2, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 17.
Nov 16, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.
Nov 16, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-415.
Nov 28, 2017
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Government, H. Rept. 115-415, Part II.
Nov 29, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 635 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Nov 30, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. (consideration: CR H9547-9559; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9553-9554)
Nov 30, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Nov 30, 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 635 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 30, 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Nov 30, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4182.
Nov 30, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment no. 1.
Nov 30, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 30, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment no. 3, as modified.
Nov 30, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment no. 4.
Nov 30, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 30, 2017
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Nov 30, 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4182.
Nov 30, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 30, 2017
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 30, 2017
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 648).
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Nov 30, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • October 31, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • October 31, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • November 2, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • November 2, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 17.
  • November 16, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.
  • November 16, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-415.
  • November 28, 2017
    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Government, H. Rept. 115-415, Part II.
  • November 29, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 635 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • November 30, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. (consideration: CR H9547-9559; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9553-9554)
  • November 30, 2017
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • November 30, 2017
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 635 and Rule XVIII.
  • November 30, 2017
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  • November 30, 2017
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4182.
  • November 30, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment no. 1.
  • November 30, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
  • November 30, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment no. 3, as modified.
  • November 30, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment no. 4.
  • November 30, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
  • November 30, 2017
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
  • November 30, 2017
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4182.
  • November 30, 2017
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • November 30, 2017
    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  • November 30, 2017
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 648).
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  • November 30, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • December 1, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Related Bills

  • HRES 115-635: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4182) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1699) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes.
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EQUALS Act of 2017

USA115th CongressHR-4182| House 
| Updated: 12/1/2017
Ensuring a Qualified Civil Service Act of 2017 or the EQUALS Act of 2017 This bill requires the probationary period before an appointment in the competitive civil service or an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager becomes final to last for two years. The two-year probationary period applies to any position that requires formal training or a license, and any other position not requiring formal training or a license. Each agency must ensure that: (1) an announcement of a vacant position and an offer of appointment clearly state the terms and conditions of the probationary period, (2) an individual who is required to complete a probationary period receives timely notice of requirements to successfully complete the probationary period, (3) a supervisor or manager of an individual who is required to complete the probationary period receives notification not less than 30 days before the end of the probationary period, and (4) certification of such successful completion is made. The bill increases from one to two years: (1) the probationary period after which an individual's appointment as a career appointee in the Senior Executive Service becomes final, and (2) the continuous employment requirement for coverage under adverse action procedures for misconduct.

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Timeline
Oct 31, 2017
Introduced in House
Oct 31, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nov 2, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 2, 2017
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 17.
Nov 16, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.
Nov 16, 2017
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-415.
Nov 28, 2017
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Government, H. Rept. 115-415, Part II.
Nov 29, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 635 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Nov 30, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. (consideration: CR H9547-9559; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9553-9554)
Nov 30, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Nov 30, 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 635 and Rule XVIII.
Nov 30, 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Nov 30, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4182.
Nov 30, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment no. 1.
Nov 30, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 30, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment no. 3, as modified.
Nov 30, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment no. 4.
Nov 30, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Nov 30, 2017
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
Nov 30, 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4182.
Nov 30, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 30, 2017
The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
Nov 30, 2017
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 648).
View Vote
Nov 30, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • October 31, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • October 31, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • November 2, 2017
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • November 2, 2017
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 17.
  • November 16, 2017
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 307.
  • November 16, 2017
    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-415.
  • November 28, 2017
    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Oversight and Government, H. Rept. 115-415, Part II.
  • November 29, 2017
    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 635 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • November 30, 2017
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 635. (consideration: CR H9547-9559; text of measure as reported in House: CR H9553-9554)
  • November 30, 2017
    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 and H.R. 1699. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4182 under a structured rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions. Resolution also provides for consideration of H.R. 1699 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate, and one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
  • November 30, 2017
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 635 and Rule XVIII.
  • November 30, 2017
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  • November 30, 2017
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 4182.
  • November 30, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings amendment no. 1.
  • November 30, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
  • November 30, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Gianforte amendment no. 3, as modified.
  • November 30, 2017
    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 635, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Connolly amendment no. 4.
  • November 30, 2017
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Connolly amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Connolly demanded a recorded vote, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
  • November 30, 2017
    UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
  • November 30, 2017
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 4182.
  • November 30, 2017
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • November 30, 2017
    The House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  • November 30, 2017
    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 - 204 (Roll no. 648).
    View Vote
  • November 30, 2017
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • December 1, 2017
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
James Comer

James Comer

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (3)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Jody B. Hice (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-635: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4182) to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1699) to amend the Truth in Lending Act to modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage, to amend the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 to modify the definition of a loan originator, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesEmployee performanceFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)