Senate Hearing on Nominations for the Merit Systems Protection Board
January 1, 2022
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The Frame
The Merit Systems Protection Board is a agency that protects federal employees from ; the lack of a has prevented the resolution of 3,000 pending cases, impacting the rights and employment status of federal workers.
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Federal Employees
Federal employees rely on the MSPB to adjudicate claims regarding prohibited personnel practices and employment disputes.
Nominees (Harris, Leavitt, Limon)
The nominees are undergoing the Senate confirmation process to serve as members of the MSPB.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held a hearing on September 22, 2021, regarding three MSPB nominations.
- The Merit Systems Protection Board currently has a backlog of approximately 3,000 cases.
- The MSPB has been operating without a quorum for the longest period in its history.
- Cathy A. Harris was nominated to be a Member and Chair of the MSPB.
- Tristian L. Leavitt was nominated to be a Member of the MSPB.
- Raymond A. Limon was nominated to be a Member and Vice Chair of the MSPB.
- The MSPB is a quasi-judicial agency tasked with protecting the Federal Merit System against prohibited personnel practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Merit Systems Protection Board?
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Why It Matters
The Merit Systems Protection Board is a agency that protects federal employees from ; the lack of a has prevented the resolution of 3,000 pending cases, impacting the rights and employment status of federal workers.
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Discoveries
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Historical MSPB Paralysis
The document confirms the MSPB has experienced the longest period without a quorum in its history, leading to a massive backlog of 3,000 cases.
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