Bill · H.R. 3853· House(119-HR-3853)
Federal Government Reform Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/9/2025
- Last activity
- 6/9/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
- W. Steube
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Federal Government Reform Act of 2025 aims to modernize government operations and reduce regulatory overreach. It mandates the permanent closure of the Federal Executive Institute in Virginia. The bill establishes a one-year probationary period for various federal employees, requiring agency certification of their continued employment. Additionally, it seeks to reduce overcriminalization by restricting regulations that impose criminal penalties without statutory descriptions. The Act also directs the digitization of the Federal Register and the modernization of Treasury payment technologies. Finally, it establishes oversight through the Office of Management and Budget.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill aims to reduce waste by closing the Federal Executive Institute and modernizing outdated systems.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill mandates digitizing the Federal Register and improving transparency of Treasury payments.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
The act focuses on eliminating wasteful bureaucracies and modernizing government efficiency.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would union members be better off under this?-3
The bill introduces mandatory probationary periods that could diminish long-term job security and union-style protections.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?-2
The mandatory one-year probationary period and potential for separation without clear cause may weaken job security for federal employees.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
The requirement for mandatory probationary periods and agency certifications increases centralized control over federal personnel.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Streamlined Federal Rules: The bill requires agencies to report and recommend the repeal of regulations that impose criminal penalties without clear statutory authority, which may reduce overcriminalization (Sec. 2(c)).
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Improved Rule Publication: The Archivist of the United States is directed to digitize and automate processes to reduce publication delays caused by outdated systems (Sec. 2(d)(1)).
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Faster Rule Processing: New performance benchmarks are required to ensure that proposed or final rules are published within statutory deadlines or within 24 hours of receipt (Sec. 2(d)(2)).
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Modernized Financial Infrastructure: The Secretary of the Treasury must implement new technologies to improve the speed, security, and transparency of payments, while reducing reliance on paper-based transactions and systems created before 2000 (Sec. 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Probationary Periods: New employees, including those from the competitive service or those being reinstated, must serve a one-year probationary period (Sec. 2(b)(1)).
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Job Security Risks: If an employing agency does not certify within 30 days prior to the end of a probationary period that an employee's continued employment is in the public interest, the employee shall be separated from the civil service (Sec. 2(b)(2)).
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Probationary Requirements for Supervisors: Employees promoted or assigned to supervisory or managerial positions for the first time are required to serve a probationary period (Sec. 2(b)(6)).
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Closure of Federal Institute: The Federal Executive Institute in Charlottesville, Virginia, will be permanently closed, and no further federal funds may be used for its activities (Sec. 2(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+3Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Improves Union Protections-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+1Good For Union Workers-3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Due Process-2Increases Federal Power-2
- 6/9/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
- Introduced in House