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Protecting Department of Energy Jobs: Layoff Ban Until 2026.

This act aims to protect jobs within the U.S. Department of Energy. It introduces a temporary ban on mass layoffs, meaning employees cannot be dismissed without specific cause like misconduct or poor performance, until full funding for fiscal year 2026 is approved. This provides greater job security for Department of Energy employees.
Key points
Mass layoffs at the Department of Energy are prohibited until the 2026 budget is approved.
Employees can only be dismissed for specific reasons like misconduct or poor performance.
The act aims to stabilize employment within a key government agency.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2595
Sponsor: Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]
Process start date: 2025-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2595.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mass layoffs at the Department of Energy are prohibited until the 2026 budget is approved.
  • Employees can only be dismissed for specific reasons like misconduct or poor performance.
  • The act aims to stabilize employment within a key government agency.
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. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM].

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 2025-12-23.

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.

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