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Federal Hiring and Salary Freeze Act

This new law imposes a one-year freeze on hiring and salary increases for most federal agencies. Additionally, over three years, the number of federal employees is set to decrease by 5%. Citizens might experience changes in the availability of public services as agencies operate with fewer staff.
Key points
For one year, federal agencies cannot hire new employees or increase salaries, with exceptions for law enforcement, national security, and emergency response personnel.
Within two years, federal employee numbers are to drop by 2%, and by 5% within three years, potentially affecting service wait times.
Exemptions from reductions apply to employees critical for public safety, law enforcement, and disaster response.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_357
Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
Process start date: 2025-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Freeze Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_357.

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:

  • For one year, federal agencies cannot hire new employees or increase salaries, with exceptions for law enforcement, national security, and emergency response personnel.
  • Within two years, federal employee numbers are to drop by 2%, and by 5% within three years, potentially affecting service wait times.
  • Exemptions from reductions apply to employees critical for public safety, law enforcement, and disaster response.
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.

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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