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Restrictions on employment for former political appointees and bureaucracy reduction.

This act introduces new rules for hiring former political appointees into civil service positions to prevent political influence. It limits the number of political appointees and requires special approval for their employment in permanent, non-political roles. The goal is to increase fairness and transparency in public administration, potentially improving the quality of services for citizens.
Key points
Former political appointees cannot be hired into permanent civil service positions for 2 years after leaving their political role, unless they did not participate in specific matters.
Agencies must obtain approval to hire former political appointees, and the hiring process must be fair and free from political influence.
The total number of political appointees in the federal government will be limited to 2,000, aiming to reduce bureaucracy.
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Print number: 117_S_1619
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reduce Bureaucracy Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1619.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Former political appointees cannot be hired into permanent civil service positions for 2 years after leaving their political role, unless they did not participate in specific matters.
  • Agencies must obtain approval to hire former political appointees, and the hiring process must be fair and free from political influence.
  • The total number of political appointees in the federal government will be limited to 2,000, aiming to reduce bureaucracy.
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 Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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