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Saving the Civil Service Act: Limiting Position Transfers

This bill, cited as the Saving the Civil Service Act, places limitations on excepting positions from the competitive service. It sets numerical limits on transfers during a presidential term and requires employee consent for changing a position's status. It also mandates the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to submit an annual report to Congress regarding these transfers.
Key points
Limits the ability to except positions from the competitive service unless placed in schedules A through E under 2020 regulations.
Imposes a limit on transfers from competitive to excepted service during a presidential term: no more than 1% of an agency's employees or 5 employees (whichever is greater).
Requires prior written consent from an employee before their position can be transferred from the competitive service to the excepted service.
Mandates the OPM Director to submit an annual report to Congress listing transferred positions and their justifications.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_134
Sponsor: Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
Process start date: 2025-01-16
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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 119_S_134.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Limits the ability to except positions from the competitive service unless placed in schedules A through E under 2020 regulations.
  • Imposes a limit on transfers from competitive to excepted service during a presidential term: no more than 1% of an agency's employees or 5 employees (whichever is greater).
  • Requires prior written consent from an employee before their position can be transferred from the competitive service to the excepted service.
  • Mandates the OPM Director to submit an annual report to Congress listing transferred positions and their justifications.
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 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 2025-12-31.

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Labor