Reduction in Force Review Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 16
- Latest action
- May 1, 2025
What it does
The Reduction in Force Review Act would amend Title 5 of the United States Code to require that any federal agency rule related to a reduction in force—such as layoffs, workforce restructuring, or office closures—be subject to congressional review under Chapter 8 of that title. Specifically, it mandates that agencies provide a detailed justification for such actions, including the reasons for the reduction, its anticipated impact on employees and operations, considered alternatives, consultations with affected employees and their representatives, and the impact on veteran employees. The bill also expands the definition of “rule” to include significant agency actions affecting non-federal…
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Where it stands
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