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Protecting Civil Service: Limiting Federal Employee Transfers

This act aims to protect job stability within the civil service by limiting the ability to transfer federal employees between different employment categories. This provides greater job security for individuals working in government agencies, potentially leading to more stable public services for citizens.
Key points
Prohibits the creation of a new employment category (Schedule F) that could make it easier to dismiss federal employees.
Restricts transferring employees between different employment categories without their consent, protecting them from unwanted job changes.
Sets limits on the number of employees agencies can transfer from competitive to excepted service during a presidential term, preventing large-scale personnel changes.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1002
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2023-02-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Saving the Civil Service Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1002.

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 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the creation of a new employment category (Schedule F) that could make it easier to dismiss federal employees.
  • Restricts transferring employees between different employment categories without their consent, protecting them from unwanted job changes.
  • Sets limits on the number of employees agencies can transfer from competitive to excepted service during a presidential term, preventing large-scale personnel changes.
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. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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