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Reduction in Force Review Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1585 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
10
Latest action
May 1, 2025

What it does

The Reduction in Force Review Act would require federal agencies to submit detailed justifications for any reduction in force authorized under subchapter I of chapter 35 of title 5, United States Code, including specific reasons, anticipated impacts on employees and operations, considered alternatives, consultations with affected employees and their representatives, and effects on veteran employees. These justifications would be subject to congressional review under chapter 8 of title 5, which governs the Congressional Review Act process for agency rules. The bill expands the definition of "rule" to include reduction-in-force actions and certain significant workforce changes, making them…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 1, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · May 1, 2025

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