Bill · H.R. 242· House(119-HR-242)
MANAGER Act
- Introduced
- 1/9/2025
- Last activity
- 1/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Pete Sessions
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "MANAGER Act," requires federal agencies to conduct annual surveys specifically for their managers. These surveys would cover topics such as confidence in the employee discipline system, feelings of support, and adequacy of training. The bill also aims to measure how discipline issues impact unit morale and employee retention. It amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004 to include these new requirements. Finally, it directs the Office of Personnel Management to update its regulations within 180 days of the act's enactment.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires federal agencies to collect and document qualitative and quantitative data regarding manager sentiment and disciplinary effectiveness.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+2
The bill aims to improve the efficiency and morale of the federal workforce, which supports stable government operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased insight into management needs: By requiring surveys that ask if managers feel supported or have adequate training, agencies can identify specific areas where managers need more help (Section 2(a)(1)(C) and (D)).
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Assessment of disciplinary systems: The bill includes questions regarding whether managers have confidence in the current system to discipline employees, which could highlight systemic issues (Section 2(a)(1)(B)).
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Focus on training and time management: The survey asks if managers have adequate training and enough time to observe new employees before their probationary periods end, which could identify needs for better oversight procedures (Section 2(a)(1)(D) and (E)).
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Monitoring work unit morale: The provisions include questions about how the inability to discipline employees affects morale and whether good employees are leaving due to these issues (Section 2(a)(1)(I) and (J)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+2
- 1/9/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House