Saving NSF’s Workforce Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 2
- Latest action
- Jul 31, 2025
What it does
The Saving NSF’s Workforce Act would prohibit the National Science Foundation from conducting any reduction in force—such as layoffs or workforce cuts—until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted into law. This moratorium applies specifically to actions authorized under sections 3501 through 3504 and 3595 of title 5 of the United States Code, which govern federal workforce reductions. The bill ensures that NSF employees are protected from adverse personnel actions during the appropriations process, adding this restriction alongside any existing authorities related to adverse actions under chapter 75 of title 5. The measure affects NSF staff and operations by temporarily…
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Where it stands
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.