1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tested Ability to Leverage Exceptional National Talent Act of 2017 or the TALENT Act of 2017 . 2. Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (a) In general Chapter 31 of title 5, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: V Presidential Innovation Fellows Program 3171. Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (a) Policy It is in the national interest for the Government to attract the brightest minds skilled in technology or innovative practices to serve in the Government to work on some of the Nation’s biggest and most pressing challenges. This subchapter establishes a program to encourage successful entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators to join the Government and work in close cooperation with Government leaders, to create meaningful solutions that can help save lives and taxpayer money, fuel job creation, and significantly improve how the Government serves the American people. (b) Establishment The Administrator of General Services shall continue the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program (hereinafter referred to as the Program ) to enable exceptional individuals with proven track records to serve time-limited appointments in executive agencies to address some of the Nation’s most significant challenges and improve existing Government efforts that would particularly benefit from expertise using innovative techniques and technology. (c) Administration The Program shall be administered by a Director, appointed by the Administrator under authorities of the General Services Administration. The Administrator shall provide necessary staff, resources and administrative support for the Program. (d) Appointment of fellows The Director shall appoint fellows pursuant to the Program and, in cooperation with executive agencies, shall facilitate placement of fellows to participate in projects that have the potential for significant positive effects and are consistent with the President’s goals. (e) Application process (1) In general The Director shall