Protecting Federal Employee Rights to Personnel Files Act of 2025

Current Employees: Agency heads must provide a copy of the official personnel record file in both electronic and physical form within seven days of a request (Section 2(a)). This ensures employees have timely access to their own records.

Separating Employees: For those leaving an agency on or after the enactment date, the agency head must provide the file in electronic and physical form within seven days of separation (Section 2(b)(1)). This provides continuity of record access during career transitions.

Previously Separated Employees: Individuals who left an agency before the enactment date can request their files from the Director of the Office of Personnel Management and receive them in electronic and physical form within 21 days (Section 2(b)(2)). This allows former employees to access their historical employment data.