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Limits on Federal Agency Layoffs to Protect Public Services Quality.

This bill introduces new rules limiting sudden, large-scale layoffs (over 5%) within Federal agencies. Before implementing such a reduction, an agency must conduct a detailed analysis of the financial and service quality impacts and wait 210 days for review by Congress and the GAO. This measure aims to ensure that budget cuts do not drastically or suddenly degrade public services, such as processing times or customer support, relied upon by citizens.
Key points
Federal agencies cannot cut more than 5% of their workforce without first submitting a detailed report on costs and service impact.
Major workforce reductions are paused for 210 days, allowing Congress and independent auditors (GAO) to assess if the cuts are justified and will not harm public services.
The required analysis must estimate whether layoffs will genuinely save money or increase costs, for example, by needing to hire expensive contractors.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2906
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SERVICE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2906.

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 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies cannot cut more than 5% of their workforce without first submitting a detailed report on costs and service impact.
  • Major workforce reductions are paused for 210 days, allowing Congress and independent auditors (GAO) to assess if the cuts are justified and will not harm public services.
  • The required analysis must estimate whether layoffs will genuinely save money or increase costs, for example, by needing to hire expensive contractors.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

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

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Labor Economy