Hire American Act

This bill aims to significantly restrict employment within the Federal Government to individuals who are citizens or nationals of the United States. It mandates that prior to appointment, individuals must sign an affidavit attesting to their citizenship, and the appointing entity must verify this requirement. This measure seeks to ensure that federal positions are primarily filled by U.S. citizens. However, the bill outlines specific exceptions where non-citizens may be employed. These include temporary or intermittent translators emergency field services international broadcasters for the U.S. Agency for Global Media nonresident alien wildland firefighters for up to 120 days under international agreements . These exceptions address critical, often temporary, needs where citizen availability might be limited. The legislation requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to issue guidance for implementation and to report to Congress on existing non-citizen employees. OPM must also publish details of any appointments made under the exceptions in the Federal Register, along with an explanation of efforts to appoint citizens. Individuals who make a false declaration regarding their citizenship face significant penalties, including fines up to $50,000 or imprisonment for up to five years.