To provide for mandatory training for Federal Government supervisors and the assessment of management competencies, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseReceived; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland …
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Mr. Timmons introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires all federal agencies to establish mandatory training programs for supervisors covering performance management, employee coaching, disciplinary procedures, and equal opportunity. It also requires the Office of Personnel Management to develop competency standards that supervisors must meet.
Who Benefits and How
Federal employees benefit from better-trained supervisors who understand performance management and workplace fairness. Training providers and HR consultants may see increased demand for management development services. Agencies benefit from standardized supervisor competencies across government.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal agencies must establish and fund training programs using existing resources. Supervisors must complete individual development plans and training requirements. The Office of Personnel Management must develop guidance and competency standards.
Key Provisions
- Agencies must establish comprehensive management succession programs
- Supervisors must have individual development plans covering performance management, mentoring, and discipline
- OPM must issue guidance on supervisor competencies
- Agencies must assess supervisor performance against competency standards
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Mandates comprehensive training programs for federal supervisors on management skills, performance appraisals, employee discipline, and workplace fairness, while requiring OPM to establish management competency standards.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Improve federal workforce management through standardized supervisor training and accountability"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_director"
- → Director of the Office of Personnel Management
- "head_of_agency"
- → Head of each federal agency
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
A supervisor as defined in section 7103(a)(10), a management official, or any other employee as prescribed by OPM regulation
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