What does Preamble of Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 5, United States Code. The stated purpose is to enhance the authority under which Federal agencies may pay cash awards to employees. The awards are intended for employees who make cost-saving disclosures.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025

What does COST SAVINGS ENHANCEMENTS. of Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Title 5 of the United States Code, specifically sections 4511 and 4512, to enhance cost savings within agencies. It defines 'wasteful expenses' as amounts identified by an employee and determined by the Chief Financial Officer to be unnecessary. The head of an agency may now pay cash awards up to $20,000 to employees who identify wasteful expenses resulting in cost savings. If the Chief Financial Officer determines that potential wasteful expenses meet certain requirements, the agency head must notify the President for potential rescission under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act. Agencies without a Chief Financial Officer must designate an employee to make determinations regarding wasteful expenses. Agencies are required to make information on disclosures of wasteful expenses publicly available. Certain individuals, such as those in the Office of the Inspector General, are ineligible for cash awards under this subchapter. The Office of Personnel Management is responsible for ensuring agency compliance with the cash award program. The Comptroller General must submit a report to Congress every three years on the operation of the cost savings and awards program.

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Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 1/15/2025

Author: Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill allows federal agencies to award cash bonuses up to $20,000 to employees who identify and report wasteful expenses that result in cost savings.
It defines 'wasteful expenses' as unnecessary spending identified by employees and confirmed by an agency's Chief Financial Officer (or designated employee).
Agencies must publicly disclose information on reported wasteful expenses and are subject to oversight by the Office of Personnel Management and reporting requirements to Congress.

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