Pub. L. 82-134, tit. VII, sec. 703

Sec. 703. No part of any appropriation or authorization contained in this Act shall be used to pay the compensation of any incumbent appointed to any civil office or position which may become vacant during the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 1951: Provided, That this inhibition shall not apply— (a) to not to exceed 25 per centum of all vacancies; (b) to positions filled from within and by transfer to the department or agency; (c) to offices or positions required by law to be filled by appointment of the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate; (d) to Saint Elizabeths Hospital and Freedmen’s Hospital; (e) to the Public Health Service; (f) to educational institutions; and (g) to personnel engaged in law enforcement: Provided further, That when the total number of personnel subject to this section has been reduced to 90 per centum of the total provided for in the budget estimates for 1952, this section may cease to apply.