H.R. 1517 · Became law

Public Law 111-252

Official title: “To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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