,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #ci ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #ab1 #bjag ,received ,,an ,,act ,to amend title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to codify the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,tested ,ability to ,leverage ,exceptional ,national ,talent ,act of #bjag or the ,,talent ,act of #bjag4 #b4 ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program 7a7 ,in general ,chapter #ca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,v ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program #caga4 ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program 7a7 ,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 challenges4 ,this subchapter establishes a program to encourage successful entrepreneurs1 executives1 and innovators to join the ,government and work in close cooperation with ,government leaders1 to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money1 fuel job creation1 and significantly improve how the ,government serves the ,american people4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,administrator of ,general ,services shall continue the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program 7hereinafter referred to as the ,program7 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 technology4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,program shall be administered by a ,director1 appointed by the ,administrator under authorities of the ,general ,services ,administration4 ,the ,administrator shall provide necessary staff1 resources and administrative support for the ,program4 7d7 ,appointment of fellows ,the ,director shall appoint fellows pursuant to the ,program and1 in cooperation with executive agencies1 shall facilitate placement of fellows to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and are consistent with the ,president's goals4 7e7 ,application process 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall prescribe the process for applications and nominations of individuals to the ,program4 7#b7 ,program standards ,following publication of these processes1 the ,director may accept for consideration applications from individuals4 ,the ,director shall establish1 administer1 review1 and revise1 if appropriate1 a ,governmentwide cap on the number of fellows4 ,the ,director shall establish and publish salary ranges1 benefits1 and standards for the ,program4 7f7 ,selection1 appointment1 and assignment of fellows 7#a7 ,procedures ,the ,director shall prescribe appropriate procedures for the selection1 appointment1 and assignment of fellows4 7#b7 ,consultation ,prior to the selection of fellows1 the ,director shall consult with the heads of executive agencies regarding potential projects and how best to meet those needs4 ,following such consultation1 the ,director shall select and appoint individuals to serve as fellows4 7#c7 ,time limitation ,fellows selected for the ,program shall serve under short-term1 time-limited appointments4 ,such fellows shall be appointed for no less than #f months and no longer than #b years in the ,program4 ,the ,director shall facilitate the process of placing fellows at requesting executive agencies4 7g7 ,responsibilities of agencies ,each executive agency shall work with the ,director and the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program advisory board established under section #cagb to attempt to maximize the ,program's benefits to the agency and the ,government1 including by identifying initiatives that have a meaningful effect on the people served and that benefit from involvement by one or more fellows4 ,such agencies shall ensure that each fellow works closely with responsible senior officials for the duration of the assignment4 #cagb4 ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program advisory board 7a7 ,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 fellows4 ,the advisory board may not participate in the selection process under section #caga7;f74 7b7 ,chair2 membership ,the ,administrator shall designate a representative to serve as the ,chair of the advisory board4 ,in addition to the ,chair1 the membership of the advisory board shall include-- 7#a7 the ,deputy ,director for ,management of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#b7 the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management2 7#c7 the ,administrator of the ,office of ,electronic ,government of the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7#d7 the ,assistant to the ,president and ,chief ,technology ,officer2 and 7#e7 other individuals as may be designated by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,consultation ,the advisory board may consult with industry1 academia1 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 challenges4 4 7b7 ,clerical amendment ,the table of sections for chapter #ca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,subchapter ,v--,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program #caga4 ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program4 #cagb4 ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program advisory board4 4 7c7 ,transition ,the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program established pursuant to ,executive ,order ,no4 #acgjd 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja note7 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 ,act4 7d7 ,no additional funds authorized ,no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act or the amendments made by this ,act4 ,this ,act and the amendments made by this ,act shall be carried out using amounts otherwise authorized4 ,passed the ,house of ,representatives ,january #aa1 #bjag4,karen ,l4 ,haas1,clerk4