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RepublicanBill · H.R. 7413· House(119-HR-7413)

HIRE DEA Act

Rep. Fong
Age: 47 years
California
Introduced
2/9/2026
Last activity
2/9/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Vince Fong
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "HIRE DEA Act," aims to provide direct hire authority to the Attorney General. This authority would allow for the appointment of qualified candidates to various positions within the Drug Enforcement Administration. These appointments can be made for work in locations the Attorney General deems necessary to support the Administration's mission. This authority applies to fiscal years 2027 through 2034. The bill targets specific roles to help combat drug trafficking activities.

Yes

  • Does this do more about addiction and overdose deaths?+5

    The bill empowers the Attorney General to quickly hire personnel to combat drug trafficking activities, which supports efforts to address the drug crisis.

  • Does this give the federal government more power?+4

    The bill grants the Attorney General direct hire authority to bypass standard civil service hiring procedures for DEA positions.

The opposite

  • Would union members be better off under this?-3

    The bill allows for hiring without regard to standard civil service hiring provisions established under Title 5 of the United States Code.

  • Does this change how police departments operate?-2

    The bill allows the Attorney General to bypass standard federal hiring provisions for certain positions, which could reduce standard oversight in police recruitment.