Bill · H.R. 2880· House(119-HR-2880)

To provide employment protections for, and reinstatement of, certain probationary Federal career employees, and for other purposes.

Age: 44 years

Maryland

Introduced: 4/10/2025
Last activity: 4/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Johnny Olszewski
Cosponsors: - 34 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to provide employment protections and reinstatement for certain probationary Federal career employees. It establishes due process requirements for employees promoted to various services who are serving under a probationary or trial period. Specifically, it mandates that these employees be covered by certain requirements of title 5 of the United States Code. It also includes provisions for Department of Veterans Affairs employees. Additionally, the bill allows for the reinstatement of individuals removed from certain positions between January 20, 2025, and the date of the Act's enactment. These protections do not apply to individuals in political positions.

Yes

Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill provides specific employment protections for employees promoted within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The bill enhances due process by providing specific protections and reinstatement rights for probationary federal employees.