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Code · STATUTE-COMPILATIONS · Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011 · Sec. 4

Sec. 4. WORKING GROUP ON STREAMLINING PAPERWORK FOR EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS

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## SEC. 4 WORKING GROUP ON STREAMLINING PAPERWORK FOR EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS ###
(a)Establishment There is established the Working Group on Streamlining Paperwork for Executive Nominations (in this section referred to as the “Working Group”). ###
(b)Membership ####
(1)Composition The Working Group shall be composed of— #####
(A)the chairperson who shall be— ######
(i)except as provided under clause (ii), the Director of the Office of Presidential Personnel; or ######
(ii)a Federal officer designated by the President; #####
(B)representatives designated by the President from— ######
(i)the Office of Personnel Management; ######
(ii)the Office of Government Ethics; and ######
(iii)the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and #####
(C)individuals appointed by the chairperson of the Working Group who have experience and expertise relating to the Working Group, including— ######
(i)individuals from other relevant Federal agencies; and ######
(ii)individuals with relevant experience from previous presidential administrations. ###
(c)Streamlining of Paperwork Required for Executive Nominations ####
(1)In general Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Working Group shall conduct a study and submit a report on the streamlining of paperwork required for executive nominations to— #####
(A)the President; #####
(B)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and #####
(C)the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. ####
(2)Consultation with committees of the senate In conducting the study under this section, the Working Group shall consult with the chairperson and ranking member of the committees referred to under paragraph
(B)and (C). ####
(3)Contents #####
(A)In general The report submitted under this section shall include— ######
(i)recommendations for the streamlining of paperwork required for executive nominations; and ######
(ii)a detailed plan for the creation and implementation of an electronic system for collecting and distributing background information from potential and actual Presidential nominees for positions which require appointment by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. #####
(B)Electronic system The electronic system described under subparagraph (A)(ii) shall— ######
(i)provide for— ######
(I)less burden on potential nominees for positions which require appointment by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; ######
(II)faster delivery of background information to Congress, the White House, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Diplomatic Security, and the Office of Government Ethics; and ######
(III)fewer errors of omission; and ######
(ii)ensure the existence and operation of a single, searchable form which shall be known as a “Smart Form” and shall— ######
(I)be free to a nominee and easy to use; ######
(II)make it possible for the nominee to answer all vetting questions one way, at a single time; ######
(III)secure the information provided by a nominee; ######
(IV)allow for multiple submissions over time, but always in the format requested by the vetting agency or entity; ######
(V)be compatible across different computer platforms; ######
(VI)make it possible to easily add, modify, or subtract vetting questions; ######
(VII)allow error checking; and ######
(VIII)allow the user to track the progress of a nominee in providing the required information. ###
(d)Review of Background Investigation Requirements ####
(1)In general The Working Group shall conduct a review of the impact of background investigation requirements on the appointments process. ####
(2)Conduct of review In conducting the review, the Working Group shall— #####
(A)assess the feasibility of using personnel other than Federal Bureau of Investigation personnel, in appropriate circumstances, to conduct background investigations of individuals under consideration for positions appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; and #####
(B)consider the extent to which the scope of the background investigation conducted for an individual under consideration for a position appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, should be varied depending on the nature of the position for which the individual is being considered. ####
(3)Report Not later than 270 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Working Group shall submit a report of the findings of the review under this subsection to— #####
(A)the President; #####
(B)the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate; and #####
(C)the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate. ###
(e)Personnel Matters ####
(1)Compensation of members #####
(A)Federal officers and employees Each member of the Working Group who is a Federal officer or employee shall serve without compensation in addition to that received for their services as a Federal officer or employee. #####
(B)Members not federal officers and employees Each member of the Working Group who is not a Federal officer or employee shall not be compensated for services performed for the Working Group. ####
(2)Travel expenses The members of the Working Group shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, at rates authorized for employees of agencies under subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, United States Code, while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the Working Group. ####
(3)Staff #####
(A)In general The President may designate Federal officers and employees to provide support services for the Working Group. #####
(B)Detail of federal employees Any Federal employee may be detailed to the Working Group without reimbursement, and such detail shall be without interruption or loss of civil service status or privilege. ###
(f)Non-Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) shall not apply to the Working Group established under this section. ###
(g)Termination of the Working Group The Working Group shall terminate 60 days after the date on which the Working Group submits the latter of the 2 reports under this section.
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