To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 665 would authorize the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to provide cash awards to employees who are proficient in foreign languages necessary for the agency's mission. These financial incentives would be available to staff members who either maintain high-level language skills or actively use those skills while performing their official duties. By encouraging a multilingual workforce, the bill aims to improve the agency’s ability to conduct international investigations and communicate effectively in diverse communities to combat drug-related crimes.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 23, 2025
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E90-91)
Feb 4, 2025