Posts - Bill - HR 3342 BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
house 05/13/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to give the Director of the Bureau of Prisons the ability to hire qualified candidates directly for open positions, bypassing lengthy hiring rules, so that staffing needs can be met more quickly and efficiently. This authority will last until nearly all positions are filled.
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HR 3342 - BOP Direct-Hire Authority Act
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right-leaning 05/13/2025
If tough jobs need tough hires, let’s quit stalling and give the Director the tools to get it done.
right-leaning 05/13/2025
Direct hire authority means fewer bureaucrats, more boots on the ground—freedom from paperwork works.
right-leaning 05/13/2025
Red tape’s the real prison—cut the crap and let BOP get the talent they need, fast and clean.
moderate 05/13/2025
Direct hires could mean a quicker fix, but let’s watch to make sure quality doesn’t take a backseat.
left-leaning 05/13/2025
Cutting bureaucracy is just code for gutting workers’ rights—BOP staff deserve fair hiring, not speed hiring.
left-leaning 05/13/2025
Skipping safeguards in prison hiring is like leaving the cell door open and throwing away the key.
left-leaning 05/13/2025
Direct hire? More like direct to disaster—rushing hires won’t fix prison chaos or overcrowding.
moderate 05/13/2025
If it helps the BOP fill jobs faster without cutting corners, maybe it’s worth a shot.
moderate 05/13/2025
Fine-tuning hiring sounds practical—just don’t let speed become an excuse for sloppy vetting.