Bills · HR 7413
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7413Government Operations and Politics
HIRE DEA Act
INTRO FEB 9· LAST ACTION FEB 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to address the challenge of slow federal hiring processes, which can make it hard for agencies like the DEA to quickly respond to evolving threats. If this bill becomes law, the DEA would gain the ability to fill critical positions, especially those on the front lines of drug enforcement and intelligence gathering, much more quickly than it can now. This could mean a more agile and effective response to current drug trafficking trends and emerging drug threats, potentially helping to disrupt illicit drug networks sooner.
If the bill does not become law, the DEA would continue to rely on the standard federal hiring procedures for all its positions. While these procedures ensure fairness and transparency, they are often criticized for being time-consuming, which could hinder the DEA's ability to rapidly deploy personnel to areas of urgent need. Voters concerned about the speed and effectiveness of federal law enforcement in combating the drug crisis would find this bill relevant because it aims to reduce bureaucratic delays in staffing essential roles.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Grants the Attorney General 'direct hire authority' for specific positions within the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This means the DEA can bypass some traditional federal hiring rules to fill jobs faster.
This provision aims to speed up the hiring process for critical DEA roles, allowing the agency to more quickly staff up its efforts to combat drug trafficking.
PROVISION 02
This authority is granted for fiscal years 2027 through 2034, providing a specific timeframe for this expedited hiring process.
It establishes a temporary window during which the DEA can utilize this faster hiring method, indicating it's a response to immediate or near-term staffing needs.
PROVISION 03
Defines 'covered positions' to include criminal investigators (Special Agents), intelligence analysts, forensic specialists, program managers, project managers, community outreach coordinators, and any other position the Attorney General deems necessary due to emerging drug trafficking trends.
This ensures the direct hire authority is focused on specific, critical roles directly related to the DEA's core mission and its ability to adapt to new threats.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 9
Introduced in House
FEB 9
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7413
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 9, 2026
Last actionFeb 9, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026
House BillHR 7413Government Operations and Politics
HIRE DEA Act
INTRODUCED FEB 9, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 9, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
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