H.R. 7067: No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act

This bill, titled the No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act, aims to establish strict eligibility requirements for individuals wishing to work in federal employment or contracts based on their criminal history. Here are the key points:

1. Federal Employment Ineligibility

The bill states that anyone who has been convicted of a violent crime is prohibited from holding any position within the federal civil service. If such an individual is already employed in a federal position at the time of their conviction, they must be removed from that position. The definition of a violent crime follows established legal definitions but excludes specific offenses outlined in a particular statutory section.

2. Federal Contracting Ineligibility

Under the proposed legislation, the federal government is barred from entering into contracts with individuals convicted of violent crimes or with entities where such individuals hold significant positions (like officers or directors). Moreover, any contract awarded by the federal government must include a clause that prevents individuals with violent crime convictions from working on that contract.

There is a provision for waiving this prohibition; the Director of the Office of Management and Budget has the authority to grant a waiver if the prohibition would create an undue burden on the federal government. The bill stipulates that the definitions used for "criminal convictions" and the description of "covered individuals" are consistent with federal law.

3. Implementation Timeline

The bill requires that the Federal Acquisition Regulation be revised within six months of its enactment to align with these new provisions regarding employment and contracting eligibility for those convicted of violent crimes.

4. Definitions

The bill provides clear definitions for terms such as “covered individual,” “covered position,” “crime of violence,” and “finally convicted” to ensure that there is no ambiguity regarding who is affected by the new restrictions.

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