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Return to Office: New Rules for Federal Employees

This act aims to reinstate pre-pandemic telework policies for federal agencies. This means federal employees may see a return to office work, unless their agency submits a detailed plan to Congress justifying expanded telework, which could impact public service availability and agency operations.
Key points
Federal agencies must revert to pre-pandemic telework policies within 30 days of the act's enactment.
Expanding telework will only be allowed after submitting an impact study and a plan to Congress, demonstrating positive effects on efficiency and costs.
The goal is to improve customer service and agency performance, while reducing real estate and locality pay costs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_354
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SHOW UP Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_354.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies must revert to pre-pandemic telework policies within 30 days of the act's enactment.
  • Expanding telework will only be allowed after submitting an impact study and a plan to Congress, demonstrating positive effects on efficiency and costs.
  • The goal is to improve customer service and agency performance, while reducing real estate and locality pay costs.
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. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN].

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.

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