Hire American Act restricts federal employment to U.S. citizens and nationals, with limited exceptions.
The Hire American Act amends title 5, United States Code, to restrict federal employment to U.S. citizens and nationals. Exceptions include temporary or intermittent employment of translators, field services in emergencies, and international broadcasters by the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The Director of the Office of Personnel Management must issue guidance within 180 days and report on non-citizen employees. Making a false affidavit is punishable by fine, imprisonment, or both.
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