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House bill · H.R. 9714 (119th Congress)

Capping Appointed Positions Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 15, 2026

Sponsor: Hillary J. Scholten (U.S. Representative, MI-3, Democratic)

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Summary

This bill caps the total number of Schedule C and Schedule G positions in the federal executive branch at 1,600 beginning in fiscal year 2027 and each fiscal year thereafter.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

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Full history

  1. Jul 15, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 15, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 15, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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