A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill establishes the Presidential Management Fellows Program to attract outstanding individuals to Federal service. The program aims to develop leaders committed to excellence in public policy and program management. It mandates a significant increase in Fellow positions during fiscal years 2026 through 2031. Participants receive specialized training, mentorship, and developmental assignments within their agencies. The Act also creates Federal Executive Boards to strengthen management and administration across various metropolitan areas. Finally, it provides a pathway for Fellows to convert into permanent competitive service positions upon successful completion of the program.
Yes· 3 of 11
- Scored +8
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?
The program is specifically designed for individuals with advanced degrees, targeting young professionals entering the workforce.
- Scored +8
Would students be better off under this?
The program offers mentorship, training, and a potential path to permanent employment for recent graduate students.
- Scored +7
Is this likely to create jobs?
The bill mandates a 200 percent increase in Fellow positions between fiscal years 2026 and 2031.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Career Development and Leadership: The program aims to attract individuals interested in the leadership and management of public policies and programs (Section 3(a)).
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Increased Opportunities: The Director is required to ensure that the number of Fellow positions increases to 200 percent of the previous levels during fiscal years 2026 through 2031 (Section 3(b)(1)(B)).
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Structured Mentorship: Every Fellow is assigned a mentor who is a managerial employee outside of their chain of command (Section 6(b)(3)).
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Hands-on Experience: Fellows receive at least one developmental assignment lasting between 120 and 180 days, providing management or technical responsibilities (Section 6(b)(4)(A)).
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Path to Permanent Employment: Successful Fellows may be converted into a term or permanent position in the competitive service (Section 10(b)).
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Work Schedule Flexibility: Individuals may request a part-time work schedule for a period of up to 180 days, subject to agency approval (Section 5(e)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Strict Eligibility Requirements: Individuals must have obtained an advanced degree from a qualifying educational institution no more than 2 years before the announcement (Section 4(b)(1)(A)).
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Risk of Non-Conversion: If an agency decides not to certify a Fellow or if the Director denies an extension, the individual's appointment expires (Section 9(a)(2)).
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Loss of Finalist Status: If an individual becomes a finalist and then applies again during the next open announcement, they forfeit their status as a finalist (Section 4(b)(3)).
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Withdrawal Consequences: If a Fellow withdraws from the program for reasons related to misconduct, poor performance, or suitability, they are ineligible for readmission (Section 8(b)(1)).
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Limited Part-Time Rights: A request for a part-time work schedule does not entitle a Fellow to approval (Section 5(e)(2)(C)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The program offers mentorship, training, and a potential path to permanent employment for recent graduate students. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — The program is specifically designed for individuals with advanced degrees, targeting young professionals entering the workforce. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Federal Executive Boards include responsibilities for disseminating information about veteran benefits. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The program creates pathways to stable, permanent federal service careers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill mandates a 200 percent increase in Fellow positions between fiscal years 2026 and 2031. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The program aims to develop future leaders for the management of public policies and programs.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill establishes Federal Executive Boards to strengthen the management and administration of executive branch activities. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill includes a mechanism for Fellows to request reconsideration of certification denials.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The program targets individuals who have recently obtained advanced degrees, providing a professional pathway.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — Federal Executive Boards are tasked with the dissemination of information relating to programs and benefits available to veterans.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The program provides a pathway to permanent federal employment for highly qualified individuals.
- 12/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Suzanne BonamiciDemocrat · Oregon
Sharice DavidsDemocrat · Kansas