,,ii #aaeth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #afc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,january #ag1 #bjag,mr4 ,warner 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,lankford1 and ,mr4 ,booker7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs ,a ,,bill ,to amend chapter #ca of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 to establish in statute the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program ,act of #bjag4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,it is in the national interest for the ,federal ,government to attract the brightest minds skilled in technology or innovative practices to serve in the ,federal ,government to work on some of the biggest and most pressing challenges facing the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program will encourage successful entrepreneurs1 executives1 and innovators to join the ,federal ,government and work in close cooperation with ,federal ,government leaders1 to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and ,federal funds1 fuel job creation1 and significantly improve how the ,federal ,government serves the people of the ,united ,states4 #c4 ,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 ,definitions ,in this subchapter-- 7#a7 the term agency has the meaning given the term ,executive agency under section #aje2 7#b7 the term ,administration means the ,general ,services ,administration2 7#c7 the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of ,general ,services2 7#d7 the term ,advisory ,board means the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program ,advisory ,board under section #cagd7;a77#a72 7#e7 the term ,director means the ,director of the ,program2 7#f7 the term ,fellow means a ,presidential ,innovation ,fellow2 and 7#g7 the term ,program means the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program under this subchapter4 #cagb4 ,establishment and administration 7a7 ,in general ,there is in the ,administration the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in agencies as ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows to address some of the most significant challenges facing the ,united ,states and improve efforts by the ,federal ,government that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology4 7b7 ,administration 7#a7 ,director ,the ,program shall be administered by a ,director1 who shall be appointed by the ,administrator4 7#b7 ,administrative support ,to the extent permitted by law and that amounts are provided in appropriation ,acts1 the ,administration shall provide the employees1 resources1 and administrative support necessary to carry out the ,program4 7c7 ,appointment of ,fellows ,the ,director shall appoint ,fellows and1 in cooperation with agencies1 shall facilitate placement of ,fellows to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and are consistent with the goals of the ,president4 #cagc4 ,appointment of ,fellows 7a7 ,application process ,the ,director-- 7#a7 shall prescribe and make publicly available the process for applications and nominations of individuals to be ,fellows2 and 7#b7 may accept applications and nominations in accordance with such process4 7b7 ,program standards ,the ,director shall-- 7#a7 establish1 administer1 review1 and revise1 if appropriate1 a ,government-wide cap on the number of ,fellows2 and 7#b7 establish and publish salary ranges1 benefits1 and standards for the ,program4 7c7 ,selection1 appointment1 and assignment of fellows 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,director shall prescribe appropriate procedures for the selection1 appointment1 and assignment of ,fellows4 7#b7 ,consultation ,before the selection of ,fellows1 the ,director shall consult with the heads of agencies regarding potential projects and how best to meet the needs of the agencies4 7#c7 ,time limitation ,the appointment of a ,fellow shall be for a period of not less than #f months and not more than #b years4 7#d7 ,placing of ,fellows ,the ,director shall facilitate the process of placing ,fellows at agencies requesting a ,fellow4 7d7 ,responsibilities of agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,each agency shall work with the ,director and the ,advisory ,board to attempt to maximize the benefits of the ,program to the agency and the ,federal ,government1 including by identifying initiatives that will have a meaningful effect on the people served and that will benefit from involvement by #a or more ,fellows4 7#b7 ,coordination of work ,each agency shall ensure that each ,fellow placed at the agency works closely with #a or more responsible senior officials for the duration of the placement4 #cagd4 ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,there is1 under the authority of the ,administrator1 a ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program ,advisory ,board to-- 7,a7 advise the ,director by recommending such priorities and standards as may be beneficial to fulfill the mission of the ,program2 and 7,b7 assist in identifying potential projects and placements for ,fellows4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,advisory ,board shall not participate in the selection of ,fellows4 7b7 ,membership ,the members of the ,advisory ,board shall be as follows3 7#a7 ,a representative designated by the ,administrator1 who shall serve as the ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,board4 7#b7 ,the ,deputy ,director for ,management of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#c7 ,the ,director of the ,office of ,personnel ,management4 7#d7 ,the ,administrator of the ,office of ,electronic ,government4 7#e7 ,the ,assistant to the ,president and ,chief ,technology ,officer4 7#f7 ,other individuals1 as designated by the ,administrator4 7c7 ,consultation ,the ,advisory ,board may consult with industry1 academia1 and nonprofit organizations to ensure the ,program is continually identifying opportunities to apply advanced skillsets and innovative practices in effective ways to address the most significant challenges to the ,united ,states4 #cage4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this chapter shall be construed to-- 7#a7 impair or otherwise affect-- 7,a7 the authority granted by law to an agency1 or the head thereof2 or 7,b7 the functions of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget relating to budgetary1 administrative1 or legislative proposals2 or 7#b7 create any right or benefit1 substantive or procedural1 enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the ,united ,states1 its departments1 agencies1 or entities1 its officers1 employees1 or agents1 or any other person4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming 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 ,definitions4#cagb4 ,establishment and administration4#cagc4 ,appointment of ,fellows4#cagd4 ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program ,advisory ,board4#cage4 ,rule of construction4 4 7c7 ,transitional provision 7#a7 ,definition ,in this subsection1 the term function means any duty1 obligation1 power1 authority1 responsibility1 right1 privilege1 activity1 program1 or employee4 7#b7 ,transition ,the functions of the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program established pursuant to ,executive ,order #acgjd 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 #ccja note71 as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall be functions of the ,presidential ,innovation ,fellows ,program under subchapter ,v of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 as added by this ,act4