Sec. 3. Presidential Innovation Fellows Program
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Chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: In this subchapter— the term agency has the meaning given the term Executive agency under section 105; the term Administration means the General Services Administration; the term Administrator means the Administrator of General Services; the term Advisory Board means the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program Advisory Board under section 3174(a)(1); the term Director means the Director of the Program; the term Fellow means a Presidential Innovation Fellow; and the term Program means the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program under this subchapter.
There is in the Administration the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in agencies as Presidential Innovation Fellows to address some of the most significant challenges facing the United States and improve efforts by the Federal Government that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology. The Program shall be administered by a Director, who shall be appointed by the Administrator.
To the extent permitted by law and that amounts are provided in appropriation Acts, the Administration shall provide the employees, resources, and administrative support necessary to carry out the Program. The Director shall appoint Fellows and, in cooperation with agencies, shall facilitate placement of Fellows to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and are consistent with the goals of the President. The Director— shall prescribe and make publicly available the process for applications and nominations of individuals to be Fellows; and may accept applications and nominations in accordance with such process.
The Director shall— establish, administer, review, and revise, if appropriate, a Government-wide cap on the number of Fellows; and establish and publish salary ranges, benefits, and standards for the Program. The Director shall prescribe appropriate procedures for the selection, appointment, and assignment of Fellows. Before the selection of Fellows, the Director shall consult with the heads of agencies regarding potential projects and how best to meet the needs of the agencies.
The appointment of a Fellow shall be for a period of not less than 6 months and not more than 2 years. The Director shall facilitate the process of placing Fellows at agencies requesting a Fellow. Each agency shall work with the Director and the Advisory Board to attempt to maximize the benefits of the Program to the agency and the Federal Government, including by identifying initiatives that will have a meaningful effect on the people served and that will benefit from involvement by 1 or more Fellows.
Each agency shall ensure that each Fellow placed at the agency works closely with 1 or more responsible senior officials for the duration of the placement. There is, under the authority of the Administrator, a Presidential Innovation Fellows Program Advisory Board to— advise the Director by recommending such priorities and standards as may be beneficial to fulfill the mission of the Program; and assist in identifying potential projects and placements for Fellows. The Advisory Board shall not participate in the selection of Fellows.
The members of the Advisory Board shall be as follows: A representative designated by the Administrator, who shall serve as the Chairperson of the Advisory Board. The Deputy Director for Management of the Office of Management and Budget. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management. The Administrator of the Office of Electronic Government. The Assistant to the President and Chief Technology Officer. Other individuals, as designated by the Administrator. The Advisory Board may consult with industry, academia, and nonprofit organizations to ensure the Program is continually identifying opportunities to apply advanced skillsets and innovative practices in effective ways to address the most significant challenges to the United States.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to— impair or otherwise affect— the authority granted by law to an agency, or the head thereof; or the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals; or create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. .
The table of sections for chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: SUBCHAPTER V—Presidential Innovation Fellows Program 3171. Definitions. 3172. Establishment and administration. 3173. Appointment of Fellows. 3174. Presidential Innovation Fellows Program Advisory Board. 3175. Rule of construction. . In this subsection, the term function means any duty, obligation, power, authority, responsibility, right, privilege, activity, program, or employee.
The functions of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program established pursuant to Executive Order 13704 ( 5 U.S.C. 3301 note), as in existence on the day before the date of enactment of this Act, shall be functions of the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program under subchapter V of title 5, United States Code, as added by this Act.
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