33 USC 3079c - Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 11, 2026

§ 3079c.

Eligibility of former officers to compete for certain positions

(a)

In general

(b)

Type of appointment

(c)

Announcements

The area of consideration for a merit promotion announcement with respect to a position that includes consideration of individuals within the Federal service for that position shall—

(1)

indicate that individuals described in subsection (a) are eligible to apply for the position; and

(2)

be publicized in accordance with section 3327 of title 5.

(d)

Rule of construction

(e)

Regulations

(f)

Reporting requirement

Not later than 3 years after December 18, 2025, the Administrator shall submit to the Committees on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources, the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives a report which includes the following:

(1)

A description of how the Administrator has utilized the authority granted under this section, including the number and locations of individuals hired utilizing the authority granted under this section.

(2)

An overview of the impact to Federal employment for former members of the commissioned officer corps of the Administration as a result of the authority granted under this section.

(g)

Sunset

(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 269C, as added Pub. L. 119–60, div. H, title LXXXIV, § 8404(a), Dec. 18, 2025, 139 Stat. 1912.)

cite as: 33 USC 3079c