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Federal Employee Return to Office: Plans and Remote Work Policies

This act mandates federal agencies to create plans for employees to return to in-person operations. It outlines rules for remote work, including sensitive data protection and productivity measurement, potentially impacting work flexibility and government service accessibility for citizens.
Key points
Federal agencies must submit plans for resuming in-person operations within 30 days of the act's enactment.
Plans must include policies for permanent remote work, protection of sensitive information, and metrics for remote work productivity.
Employees handling sensitive government documents will be required to return to official work sites.
Agencies must develop contingency plans for increased COVID-19 transmission and update employee addresses for pay purposes.
The act requires agencies to report on underused physical workspaces to potentially terminate leases.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3672
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Process start date: 2022-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

RETURN Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3672.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must submit plans for resuming in-person operations within 30 days of the act's enactment.
  • Plans must include policies for permanent remote work, protection of sensitive information, and metrics for remote work productivity.
  • Employees handling sensitive government documents will be required to return to official work sites.
  • Agencies must develop contingency plans for increased COVID-19 transmission and update employee addresses for pay purposes.
  • The act requires agencies to report on underused physical workspaces to potentially terminate leases.
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. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS].

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.

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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