Bill · H.R. 6700· House(119-HR-6700)
TALENTS Act
- Introduced
- 12/12/2025
- Last activity
- 12/12/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Melanie Stansbury
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- 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
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+8
The program is specifically designed for individuals with advanced degrees, targeting young professionals entering the workforce.
Would students be better off under this?+8
The program offers mentorship, training, and a potential path to permanent employment for recent graduate students.
Is this likely to create jobs?+7
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+8Good For Young Adults+8Good For Veterans+3Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+7Improves Economic Growth+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Improves Due Process+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 12/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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