FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5429.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2024-12-05.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Executive departments must record digital activity (logins, network traffic) of teleworking employees and employees at the headquarters building.
- Activity data must be retained for at least 3 years after the date of collection.
- Requirement to publish data in budget materials comparing average login rates of remote workers to those of employees working from the headquarters building.
- Managers must provide written information to the human capital office and the employee when revoking telework privileges due to a reason specific to that employee.
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:
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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 2025-12-30.
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.