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Federal Agencies: Reinstating Pre-Pandemic Telework Policies

This act requires federal agencies to revert to their pre-pandemic telework policies from late 2019. This means many federal employees will likely return to office-based work, and non-compliance could lead to job loss. The aim is to increase in-person presence at workplaces.
Key points
Federal agencies must reinstate telework policies from December 31, 2019, within 30 days of the act's enactment.
These reinstated policies will override conflicting teleworking or employment agreements.
Employees who do not comply with the reinstated telework policy will be removed from civil service, and their positions eliminated.
A study will be conducted on locality pay and geographic location of federal employees who teleworked during the pandemic.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7201
Sponsor: Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1]
Process start date: 2022-03-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Earn Your Keep Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7201.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must reinstate telework policies from December 31, 2019, within 30 days of the act's enactment.
  • These reinstated policies will override conflicting teleworking or employment agreements.
  • Employees who do not comply with the reinstated telework policy will be removed from civil service, and their positions eliminated.
  • A study will be conducted on locality pay and geographic location of federal employees who teleworked during the pandemic.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Carl, Jerry L. [R-AL-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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