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DemocratBill · H.R. 4853· House(119-HR-4853)

Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act

Rep. Huffman
Age: 62 years
California
Introduced
8/1/2025
Last activity
8/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Sponsored by
Jared Huffman
Cosponsors
Democrat - 7Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act," aims to institute a reduction in force moratorium at the Forest Service. It prevents the Secretary of Agriculture from initiating or implementing any reduction in force until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted into law. Additionally, it prohibits the involuntary separation of certain employees unless it is for cause due to misconduct, delinquency, or performance. This restriction applies to employees in the competitive service, career employees in the excepted service, and career appointees in the Senior Executive Service.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Would union members be better off under this?+5

    The bill protects workers from involuntary separation and maintains job security through a reduction in force moratorium.

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+2

    By preventing a reduction in force, the bill helps maintain current employment levels at the Forest Service.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1

    The bill provides job security for federal employees who are often middle-income earners.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    The moratorium prevents the government from reducing its payroll through layoffs or separations.