[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 39 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
H.R.39
One Hundred Fifteenth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and seventeen
An Act
To amend title 5, United States Code, to codify the Presidential
Innovation Fellows Program, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Tested Ability to Leverage
Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017'' or the ``TALENT Act of
2017''.
SEC. 2. PRESIDENTIAL INNOVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM.
(a) In General.--Chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is
amended by adding at the end the following:
``SUBCHAPTER V--PRESIDENTIAL INNOVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM
``Sec. 3171. Presidential Innovation Fellows Program
``(a) Policy.--It is in the national interest for the Government to
attract the brightest minds skilled in technology or innovative
practices to serve in the Government to work on some of the Nation's
biggest and most pressing challenges. This subchapter establishes a
program to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and
innovators to join the Government and work in close cooperation with
Government leaders, to create meaningful solutions that can help save
lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve
how the Government serves the American people.
``(b) Establishment.--The Administrator of General Services shall
continue the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (hereinafter
referred to as the `Program') to enable exceptional individuals with
proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in executive
agencies to address some of the Nation's most significant challenges
and improve existing Government efforts that would particularly benefit
from expertise using innovative techniques and technology.
``(c) Administration.--The Program shall be administered by a
Director, appointed by the Administrator under authorities of the
General Services Administration. The Administrator shall provide
necessary staff, resources and administrative support for the Program.
``(d) Appointment of Fellows.--The Director shall appoint fellows
pursuant to the Program and, in cooperation with executive agencies,
shall facilitate placement of fellows to participate in projects that
have the potential for significant positive effects and are consistent
with the President's goals.
``(e) Application Process.--
``(1) In general.--The Director shall prescribe the process for
applications and nominations of individuals to the Program.
``(2) Program standards.--Following publication of these
processes, the Director may accept for consideration applications
from individuals. The Director shall establish, administer, review,
and revise, if appropriate, a Governmentwide cap on the number of
fellows. The Director shall establish and publish salary ranges,
benefits, and standards for the Program.
``(f) Selection, Appointment, and Assignment of Fellows.--
``(1) Procedures.--The Director shall prescribe appropriate
procedures for the selection, appointment, and assignment of
fellows.
``(2) Consultation.--Prior to the selection of fellows, the
Director shall consult with the heads of executive agencies
regarding potential projects and how best to meet those needs.
Following such consultation, the Director shall select and appoint
individuals to serve as fellows.
``(3) Time limitation.--Fellows selected for the Program shall
serve under short-term, time-limited appointments. Such fellows
shall be appointed for no less than 6 months and no longer than 2
years in the Program. The Director shall facilitate the process of
placing fellows at requesting executive agencies.
``(g) Responsibilities of Agencies.--Each executive agency shall
work with the Director and the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program
advisory board established under section 3172 to attempt to maximize
the Program's benefits to the agency and the Government, including by
identifying initiatives that have a meaningful effect on the people
served and that benefit from involvement by one or more fellows. Such
agencies shall ensure that each fellow works closely with responsible
senior officials for the duration of the assignment.
``Sec. 3172. Presidential Innovation Fellows Program advisory board
``(a) In General.--The Administrator of General Services shall
continue an advisory board to advise the Director of the Presidential
Innovation Fellows Program by recommending such priorities and
standards as may be beneficial to fulfill the mission of the
Presidential Innovation Fellows Program and assist in identifying
potential projects and placements for fellows. The advisory board may
not participate in the selection process under section 3171(f).
``(b) Chair; Membership.--The Administrator shall designate a
representative to serve as the Chair of the advisory board. In addition
to the Chair, the membership of the advisory board shall include--
``(1) the Deputy Director for Management of the Office of
Management and Budget;
``(2) the Director of the Office of Personnel Management;
``(3) the Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government
of the Office of Management and Budget;
``(4) the Assistant to the President and Chief Technology
Officer; and
``(5) other individuals as may be designated by the
Administrator.
``(c) Consultation.--The advisory board may consult with industry,
academia, or nonprofits to ensure the Presidential Innovation Fellows
Program is continually identifying opportunities to apply advanced
skillsets and innovative practices in effective ways to address the
Nation's most significant challenges.''.
(b) Clerical Amendment.--The table of sections for chapter 31 of
title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the
following:
``subchapter v--presidential innovation fellows program
``3171. Presidential Innovation Fellows Program.
``3172. Presidential Innovation Fellows Program advisory board.''.
(c) Transition.--The Presidential Innovation Fellows Program
established pursuant to Executive Order No. 13704 (5 U.S.C. 3301 note)
as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act
shall be considered the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program
described in the amendments made by this Act.
(d) No Additional Funds Authorized.--No additional funds are
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act or the amendments
made by this Act. This Act and the amendments made by this Act shall be
carried out using amounts otherwise authorized.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.