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Federal Employees Return to Office: New On-Site Work Rules.

This act mandates most federal employees to return to in-person work at their duty stations, based on their pre-pandemic work location and hours. The goal is to restore normal government agency operations and improve public service quality. Exceptions are only allowed in cases of significant COVID-19 community spread, provided it does not negatively impact services.
Key points
Most federal employees who complied with vaccination requirements will be required to return to their physical workplaces.
The return to on-site work is mandated 60 days after the act's enactment, based on their duty station and hours as of February 15, 2020.
Agencies can implement different policies (e.g., social distancing) only if there is substantial COVID-19 community spread and it doesn't degrade public service.
The Department of Defense employees are exempt from this act.
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Print number: 117_S_3095
Sponsor: Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]
Process start date: 2021-10-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HERD Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3095.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Most federal employees who complied with vaccination requirements will be required to return to their physical workplaces.
  • The return to on-site work is mandated 60 days after the act's enactment, based on their duty station and hours as of February 15, 2020.
  • Agencies can implement different policies (e.g., social distancing) only if there is substantial COVID-19 community spread and it doesn't degrade public service.
  • The Department of Defense employees are exempt from this act.
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. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY].

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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