What does Preamble of POST Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A BILL To direct the Director of the Federal Protective Service to establish processes to strengthen oversight, performance, and accountability of contract security personnel engaged in the protection of certain buildings and grounds, and for other purposes,' aims to improve the oversight, performance, and accountability of contract security personnel. The bill directs the Director of the Federal Protective Service to establish processes to achieve these improvements.

What does SHORT TITLE. of POST Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Personnel Oversight and Shift Tracking Act of 2025.

What does IMPROVED DATA COLLECTION AND PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY. of POST Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Director of the Federal Protective Service to establish processes for improved oversight, performance, and accountability of contract security personnel protecting General Services Administration buildings and grounds. The Director must establish standards for collecting, maintaining, and analyzing covert testing data, including documenting test outcomes and identifying vulnerabilities. Quarterly analytical reviews of covert testing data are required to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Security contractors are directed to create corrective training and performance improvement plans for personnel who fail covert tests. Updated security training guidance for contract security personnel must be developed based on covert testing data, emerging threats, and best practices. The Director must submit an annual report to Congress on the implementation of these requirements, including challenges and recommendations.

What does PERSONNEL SHIFT MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEM MODERNIZATION. of POST Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Director of the Federal Protective Service to evaluate the personnel tracking system used for contract security personnel. The Director must determine whether to replace the system or implement corrective actions to improve it. An implementation plan must be developed and published, including a timeline and procedures for communicating security personnel shortages to building tenants. The Director is required to submit annual reports to Congress for three years, detailing the determination made, implementation actions, and tenant communication effectiveness. The reports to Congress must also include recommendations for legislative or administrative actions.

What does SAVINGS CLAUSE. of POST Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes a savings clause. It clarifies that employees of contractors of the Department of Homeland Security are not designated as Federal employees. This applies to employees engaged in the protection of Federal property under section 1315 of title 40, United States Code.

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POST Act of 2025

Last updated: 11/4/2025 · Introduced: 11/4/2025

Author: John Curtis (R-UT)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates improved oversight and accountability of contract security personnel protecting federal buildings by requiring covert testing, data analysis, and corrective training.
It directs the Federal Protective Service to modernize personnel tracking systems and establish procedures for communicating security staffing shortages to building occupants.
The bill clarifies that contract security personnel protecting federal property remain employees of their contractors, not federal employees.

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