What does Preamble of Hire American Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to restrict employment in the Federal Government to citizens or nationals. The bill's stated purpose is 'to restrict the employment in the Federal Government of individuals who are not citizens or nationals, and for other purposes.'

What does SHORT TITLE. of Hire American Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Hire American Act.

What does RESTRICTION ON EMPLOYMENT OF NONCITIZENS. of Hire American Act do?

This section amends title 5 of the United States Code to restrict employment within the federal government. Generally, it prohibits the employment of non-citizens as federal employees. Before appointment, individuals must sign an affidavit attesting to their citizenship or national status, and the appointing entity must verify this status. Exceptions exist for translators, emergency field services, international broadcasters, and nonresident alien wildland firefighters (up to 120 days). The Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must issue guidance to federal agencies regarding implementation within 180 days of enactment. The OPM Director must also publish reports in the Federal Register detailing appointments made under the exceptions. False affidavits regarding citizenship status can result in fines and imprisonment. A report detailing the number of non-citizen employees and those with exceptions is required to be submitted to congressional committees within 180 days of enactment. The term 'employee' includes those working for the United States Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission.

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Hire American Act

Last updated: 5/29/2026 · Introduced: 5/29/2026

Author: Nancy Mace (R-SC)

TL;DR (AI)

The Hire American Act generally prohibits the employment of non-citizens within the federal government, requiring affidavits and verification of citizenship status prior to appointment.
Specific exceptions to the non-citizen employment restriction are created for translators, emergency field services personnel, international broadcasters, and nonresident alien wildland firefighters.
The bill mandates reporting requirements for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding non-citizen federal employee appointments and establishes penalties for providing false citizenship affidavits.

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