Bill · H.R. 3136· House(119-HR-3136)
Protect our Public Health Workforce Act
- Introduced
- 5/1/2025
- Last activity
- 5/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Nanette Barragán
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Protect our Public Health Workforce Act," focuses on the reinstatement of specific employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It targets Federal employees who were involuntarily removed or dismissed without cause starting January 20, 2025. Eligible individuals can elect to be reinstated to their previous or an equivalent position with backpay. Additionally, the bill requires the CDC Director to submit regular reports regarding employee removals to specific congressional committees. These reporting requirements include details on the number of removals, job descriptions, and reasons for dismissal.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The bill mandates regular reporting of employee removals to congressional committees to increase oversight.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+5
By reinstating CDC employees, the bill helps maintain the stability of the public health workforce.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employee Reinstatement and Financial Recovery: Employees who were involuntarily removed or dismissed without cause from the CDC between January 20, 2025, and the act's enactment can choose to be returned to their same or an equivalent position. This includes receiving backpay per section 5596 of title 5, United States Code (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Transparency and Oversight: The bill mandates that the CDC Director submit reports to congressional committees every three months regarding employee removals. These reports must include the total number of removals, job descriptions, and the specific reasons for each dismissal (Section 3(a) and 3(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
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+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+5
- 7/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Alma AdamsDemocrat · North Carolina
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Jesús GarcíaDemocrat · Illinois
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Doris MatsuiDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey