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Chance to Compete Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-159| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2023
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (5)
Ro Khanna (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Chance to Compete Act of 2023 This bill modifies examination requirements and other components of the federal hiring process for positions in the competitive service. Specifically, the bill provides that a qualifying examination includes a résumé review that is conducted by a subject matter expert. Additionally, beginning two years after the bill's enactment, the bill prohibits examinations from consisting solely of a self-assessment from an automated examination, a résumé review that is not conducted by a subject matter expert, or any other method of assessing an applicant's experience or education; an agency may waive these requirements when necessary but must report any such waivers and may not use waivers to fill more than 10% of agency positions. Agencies may use subject matter experts to develop position-specific technical assessments that allow applicants to demonstrate job-related skills, abilities, and knowledge; assessments may include structured interviews, work-related exercises, procedures to measure career-related qualifications and interests, or other similar assessments. The bill also allows agencies to establish talent teams to support and improve hiring practices. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must create online platforms through which agencies may share and customize technical assessments and share the résumés of qualifying applicants. The OPM must also create online platforms with information about (1) the types of assessments used and hiring outcomes, (2) educational requirements for certain positions and related justifications, and (3) authorities and programs that support agency recruitment and retention.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6967
Chance to Compete Act of 2022
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Jan 24, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H261)
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 24, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H258-262)
Jan 24, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 159.
Jan 24, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 24, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H265-266)
Jan 24, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 2 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H259-261)
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Jan 24, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 25, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-59
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6967
    Chance to Compete Act of 2022


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.


  • January 24, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H261)


  • January 24, 2023
    Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 24, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H258-262)


  • January 24, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 159.


  • January 24, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 24, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H265-266)


  • January 24, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 2 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H259-261)
    View Vote


  • January 24, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 25, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-59
    Presented to President.

Government Operations and Politics

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCensus and government statisticsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)Performance measurement

Chance to Compete Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-159| House 
| Updated: 1/25/2023
Chance to Compete Act of 2023 This bill modifies examination requirements and other components of the federal hiring process for positions in the competitive service. Specifically, the bill provides that a qualifying examination includes a résumé review that is conducted by a subject matter expert. Additionally, beginning two years after the bill's enactment, the bill prohibits examinations from consisting solely of a self-assessment from an automated examination, a résumé review that is not conducted by a subject matter expert, or any other method of assessing an applicant's experience or education; an agency may waive these requirements when necessary but must report any such waivers and may not use waivers to fill more than 10% of agency positions. Agencies may use subject matter experts to develop position-specific technical assessments that allow applicants to demonstrate job-related skills, abilities, and knowledge; assessments may include structured interviews, work-related exercises, procedures to measure career-related qualifications and interests, or other similar assessments. The bill also allows agencies to establish talent teams to support and improve hiring practices. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must create online platforms through which agencies may share and customize technical assessments and share the résumés of qualifying applicants. The OPM must also create online platforms with information about (1) the types of assessments used and hiring outcomes, (2) educational requirements for certain positions and related justifications, and (3) authorities and programs that support agency recruitment and retention.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6967
Chance to Compete Act of 2022
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
Jan 24, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H261)
Jan 24, 2023
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jan 24, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H258-262)
Jan 24, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 159.
Jan 24, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jan 24, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H265-266)
Jan 24, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 2 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H259-261)
View Vote
Jan 24, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 25, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Dec 23, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-59
Presented to President.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6967
    Chance to Compete Act of 2022


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.


  • January 24, 2023
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H261)


  • January 24, 2023
    Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • January 24, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H258-262)


  • January 24, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 159.


  • January 24, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • January 24, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H265-266)


  • January 24, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 2 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H259-261)
    View Vote


  • January 24, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • January 25, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • December 23, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-59
    Presented to President.
Virginia Foxx

Virginia Foxx

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (5)
Ro Khanna (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

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

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCensus and government statisticsComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEmployee hiringGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet, web applications, social mediaOffice of Personnel Management (OPM)Performance measurement