A bill to amend section 3109 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify the authority for appointment and compensation of experts and consultants, and for other purposes.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the head of an agency to fix the pay of appointed experts and consultants for temporary or intermittent services. Prohibits such pay from exceeding the GS-18 level unless specifically authorized by statute. Directs the Office of Personnel Management to prescribe regulations governing such appointments.…