H.R. 6214 (112th): HHS Employee Compensation Reform Act of 2012

Introduced:
Jul 26, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joe Barton [R-TX6]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 26, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 26, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 26, 2012
Cosponsors
1 cosponsors (1R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Full Title

To limit the number and pay of individuals serving as special consultants, fellows, or other employees pursuant to subsection (f) or (g) of section 207 of the Public Health Service Act, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 26, 2012.
5 pages

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7/26/2012--Introduced.
HHS Employee Compensation Reform Act of 2012 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to state that provisions authorizing the appointment of special consultants or authorizing individual scientists to receive fellowships do not authorize the designation, appointment, or employment of any special consultant, fellow, or other employee by an agency outside of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Prohibits more than 5% of the total number of HHS employees from serving as special consultants or fellowship recipients.
Limits, with exceptions determined by the HHS Secretary, the compensation payable to such an individual for a 12-month period to 150% of the annual rate payable under level 1 of the Executive Schedule, prorated for shorter periods.
Requires an annual report to Congress concerning the employment of such individuals.

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  • Title 5: GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
  • Part III: EMPLOYEES
  • Subpart D: Pay and Allowances
  • Chapter 53: PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS
  • Subchapter II: EXECUTIVE SCHEDULE PAY RATES
  • Section 5312: Positions at level I
  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 6A: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
  • Subchapter I: ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  • Part A: Administration
  • Section 209: Appointment of personnel