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Hire American Act

USA119th CongressHR-9063| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Pat Harrigan (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Hire American Act

USA119th CongressHR-9063| House 
| Updated: 5/29/2026
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.
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Timeline
May 29, 2026
Introduced in House
May 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • May 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • May 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Nancy Mace

Nancy Mace

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
Pat Harrigan (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted