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Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1922| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (5)
Jake LaTurner (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2026 and modifies its authority. Specifically, the bill requires the board to establish and collect a filing fee to be paid by any individual filing a claim or appeal. The bill requires the board to make a decision in a matter after receiving the written representations of the parties and after an opportunity for a hearing, and the bill authorizes the board to grant a motion for summary judgment. With respect to an appeal from a performance or conduct-based adverse action, the bill prohibits the board from mitigating the personnel action unless it is so disproportionate as to be without justification. Further, the bill requires that all decisions of the agency be supported by substantial evidence. In addition, the bill limits furlough appeals and provides for the reappointment of board members (currently, board members may not be reappointed). The bill also makes the board the arbiter of appeals involving the removal, demotion, or suspension of an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3357
Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2019
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3357
    Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2019


  • March 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Government Operations and Politics

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMerit Systems Protection BoardUser charges and fees

Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1922| House 
| Updated: 6/16/2021
Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2021 This bill reauthorizes the Merit Systems Protection Board through FY2026 and modifies its authority. Specifically, the bill requires the board to establish and collect a filing fee to be paid by any individual filing a claim or appeal. The bill requires the board to make a decision in a matter after receiving the written representations of the parties and after an opportunity for a hearing, and the bill authorizes the board to grant a motion for summary judgment. With respect to an appeal from a performance or conduct-based adverse action, the bill prohibits the board from mitigating the personnel action unless it is so disproportionate as to be without justification. Further, the bill requires that all decisions of the agency be supported by substantial evidence. In addition, the bill limits furlough appeals and provides for the reappointment of board members (currently, board members may not be reappointed). The bill also makes the board the arbiter of appeals involving the removal, demotion, or suspension of an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3357
Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2019
Mar 16, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jun 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3357
    Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2019


  • March 16, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • June 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
Jody B. Hice

Jody B. Hice

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (5)
Jake LaTurner (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)

Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesDepartment of Veterans AffairsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsEvidence and witnessesExecutive agency funding and structureFederal officialsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMerit Systems Protection BoardUser charges and fees