What does Preamble of Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To institute a reduction in force moratorium at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a reduction in force moratorium at the Department of Energy.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act.

What does REDUCTION IN FORCE MORATORIUM AT THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. of Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act do?

This section establishes a moratorium on reductions in force and involuntary separations at the Department of Energy. The moratorium remains in effect until full-year appropriations for the Department of Energy for fiscal year 2026 are enacted into law. The Secretary of Energy is prohibited from initiating or implementing any reduction in force. Involuntary separations are restricted except for cause on charges of misconduct, delinquency, or performance. The definitions of 'competitive service,' 'excepted service,' and 'career appointee' are derived from specific sections of Title 5 of the United States Code. This moratorium is in addition to any other authority regarding adverse personnel actions, including chapter 75 of Title 5.

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Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act

Last updated: 7/31/2025 · Introduced: 7/31/2025

Author: Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits the Department of Energy from initiating or implementing reductions in force until fiscal year 2026 appropriations are enacted.
The bill restricts involuntary separations at the Department of Energy, allowing them only for cause related to misconduct, delinquency, or performance.
This moratorium applies to all Department of Energy employees in competitive, excepted, and career service positions, supplementing existing personnel action authorities.

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