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Limiting Civilian Employees at the Department of Defense

The REDUCE Act places a limitation on the number of civilian employees at the Department of Defense for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, capping it at 85% of the levels as of September 30, 2021. The bill provides for voluntary separation programs and, if necessary, involuntary reductions to achieve this goal. The Secretary of Defense is required to report progress to Congress.
Key points
Limitation of civilian Department of Defense employees to 85% of 2021 levels during fiscal years 2026–2030.
Voluntary separation options (financial incentives, early retirement) for civilian employees.
Involuntary layoffs are planned if voluntary reductions are insufficient.
Reports on progress and impact of changes will be submitted to Congress.
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Print number: 117_HR_916
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Process start date: 2021-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

REDUCE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_916.

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 2021-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limitation of civilian Department of Defense employees to 85% of 2021 levels during fiscal years 2026–2030.
  • Voluntary separation options (financial incentives, early retirement) for civilian employees.
  • Involuntary layoffs are planned if voluntary reductions are insufficient.
  • Reports on progress and impact of changes will be submitted to Congress.
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. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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