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Temporary Ban on Layoffs at the U.S. Department of the Interior.

This bill establishes a temporary halt on mass layoffs (reductions in force) across all agencies within the Department of the Interior (DOI), which manages national parks and natural resources. This moratorium lasts until the full fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the DOI are officially passed into law. The goal is to ensure job stability for federal employees managing critical public services and resources, protecting them from general staff cuts.
Key points
Institutes a temporary moratorium on initiating or implementing any reduction in force (layoffs) at the Department of the Interior.
The ban remains in effect until Congress enacts the full budget for the DOI for fiscal year 2026.
Employees can still be dismissed for misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency, but not as part of general staff reductions.
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Print number: 119_HR_4854
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2025-08-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4854.

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 2025-08-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Institutes a temporary moratorium on initiating or implementing any reduction in force (layoffs) at the Department of the Interior.
  • The ban remains in effect until Congress enacts the full budget for the DOI for fiscal year 2026.
  • Employees can still be dismissed for misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency, but not as part of general staff reductions.
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. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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Labor Environment