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Protecting Federal Probationary Employees After Involuntary Separation

This act aims to protect federal employees who were involuntarily separated during their probationary period. It allows them to resume their probationary period upon re-employment in the same agency. This ensures that employees do not lose the time already served, making it easier for them to return to federal service.
Key points
Federal employees involuntarily separated during probation can resume their period upon re-employment.
Time already served on probation will count towards the new probationary period.
Provisions apply to separations from January 20, 2025, and are valid until January 20, 2029.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_918
Sponsor: Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
Process start date: 2025-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect Our Probationary Employees Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_918.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal employees involuntarily separated during probation can resume their period upon re-employment.
  • Time already served on probation will count towards the new probationary period.
  • Provisions apply to separations from January 20, 2025, and are valid until January 20, 2029.
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. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD].

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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Labor