S 2842 · 98th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Consultant Reform and Disclosure Act of 1984

Introduced 1984-06-29· Sponsored by Sen. Pryor, David H. [D-AR]· 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: Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from GSA, NASA, GAO, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Defense Department, Energy Department.(1984-07-25)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Consultant Reform and Disclosure Act of 1984 - Title I: Appointments - Permits the head of a Federal agency, when authorized by statute, to appoint and fix the compensation of experts or consultants for temporary or intermittent services, rather than to procure such services by contract. Establishes the pay rate for GS-18 as the maximum pay rate for experts and consultants for all agencies. Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to prescribe regulations governing the employment of experts and consultants by Federal agencies. Requires each agency to report periodically to OPM on the number of days each consultant or expert is employed and the amount each individual is paid. Directs each agency head to establish procedures for the review and approval of: (1) any determination relating to the need for the services of an appointed expert or consultant; and (2) the appointment of each expert or consultant. Title II: Contracts - Requires each Federal agency to transmit: (1) to the Secretary of Commerce for publication in the "Commerce Business Daily" a notice describing any proposed contract for consulting services, management and professional services, or a special study or an…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats