S 3476 · 109th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Homeland Security Professional Development Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-06-07· Sponsored by Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5603-5604)(2006-06-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Homeland Security Professional Development Act of 2006 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish: (1) the Homeland Security Mentoring Program for DHS employees, the goals of which shall include addressing critical human capital deficiencies, recruitment and retention efforts, and succession planning and promoting cross-disciplinary mentoring and training opportunities; and (2) the Homeland Security Rotation Program to provide middle level DHS employees the opportunity to broaden their knowledge through exposure to other DHS components. Requires such programs to be: (1) established in accordance with DHS's Human Capital Strategic Plan; and (2) administered by the Training Leaders Council (established by the Chief Human Capital Officer). Requires the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to report annually to specified congressional committees on the training, mentoring, and succession plans and programs of federal agencies.…

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