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Protecting Federal Jobs: Limits on Moving Civil Service Positions to Excepted Status.

This bill aims to safeguard job stability and the merit system within the federal government workforce. It imposes strict limits on moving positions from the protected competitive service to the excepted service, where employees have fewer protections against political dismissal. This ensures that government agencies remain staffed by qualified professionals rather than political appointees, promoting stable public services for citizens.
Key points
Restricts federal agencies from moving positions out of the competitive service into categories with fewer job protections, safeguarding the merit system.
Requires the written consent of a federal employee before their position can be transferred to the less protected excepted service.
Limits the total number of employees an agency can transfer to the excepted service during a presidential term (capped at 1% of the workforce or 5 employees).
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Print number: 118_S_399
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
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_S_399.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Restricts federal agencies from moving positions out of the competitive service into categories with fewer job protections, safeguarding the merit system.
  • Requires the written consent of a federal employee before their position can be transferred to the less protected excepted service.
  • Limits the total number of employees an agency can transfer to the excepted service during a presidential term (capped at 1% of the workforce or 5 employees).
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. Kaine, Tim [D-VA].

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 2025-12-26.

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