Pub. L. 104-197, tit. III, sec. 315

Sec. 315. (a) In General.— Section 3303 of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “§ 3303. Competitive service; recommendations of Senators or Representatives “An individual concerned in examining an applicant for or appointing him in the competitive service may not receive or consider a recommendation of the applicant by a Senator or Representative, except as to the character or residence of the applicant.”. (b) Technical and Conforming Amendments.— (1) The table of sections for chapter 33 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by amending the item relating to section 3303 to read as follows: “Sec. 3303. Competitive service; recommendations of Senators or Representatives.”. (2) Section 2302(b)(2) of title 5, United States Code, is amended to read as follows: “(2) solicit or consider any recommendation or statement, oral or written, with respect to any individual who requests or is under consideration for any personnel action unless such recommendation or statement is based on the personal knowledge or records of the person furnishing it and consists of— “(A) an evaluation of the work performance, ability, aptitude, or general qualifications of such individual; or “(B) an evaluation of the character, loyally, or suitability of such individual;”. (c) Effective Date.— This section shall take effect 30 days after file date of the enactment of this Act.