Search Results: keywords:"hiring authorities"

  • S. 4496 — To expand the authorities of the Office of Strategic Capital of the Department of Defense.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,136

    The bill, known as the "Investing in Our Defense Act of 2024," aims to expand the powers of the Office of Strategic Capital within the Department of Defense. It allows the Office to make minority equity investments, particularly in critical minerals, by amending existing laws. The bill also...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to give the Department of Defense more power to invest in special minerals and important projects by allowing them to do things like owning a small part of companies and charging fees for helping with money, while also making it easier to hire people to get the job done.

  • H. R. 10536 — To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish a mission of the Veterans Health Administration to innovate, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,552

    H.R. 10536, also known as the "Innovation for VA Technology and Entrepreneurship Act" or the "INNOVATE Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code to establish an innovation mission within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The bill aims to enhance the...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10536 wants to help take care of veterans by letting hospitals use new, cool technology more easily and quickly. It creates a special office to find and use new ideas from companies and schools, but there's a need to make sure the money is spent wisely and fairly.