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

This bill, formally titled 'To institute a reduction in force moratorium at all agencies and bureaus of the Department of the Interior, and for other purposes,' aims to establish a reduction in force moratorium. The bill is introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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

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

What does REDUCTION IN FORCE MORATORIUM AT ALL AGENCIES AND BUREAUS OF of Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act do?

This section establishes a moratorium on reductions in force and involuntary separations at agencies and bureaus of the Department of the Interior. The moratorium remains in effect until full-year appropriations for the Department of the Interior for fiscal year 2026 are enacted. The Secretary of the Interior is prohibited from initiating or implementing any reduction in force during this period. Involuntary separations are also prohibited, except for cause related to misconduct, delinquency, or performance. The terms 'competitive service,' 'excepted service,' and 'career appointee' are defined by reference to 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 the Interior's Workforce Act

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

Author: Martin Heinrich (D-NM)

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This bill institutes a moratorium on reductions in force and involuntary separations within the Department of the Interior until fiscal year 2026 appropriations are enacted.
During the moratorium, the Secretary of the Interior is prohibited from initiating or implementing reductions in force, except for separations due to misconduct, delinquency, or performance issues.
The moratorium applies to all agencies and bureaus of the Department of the Interior and operates alongside existing personnel action authorities.

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