Bill · H.R. 4854· House(119-HR-4854)
Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act
- Introduced
- 8/1/2025
- Last activity
- 8/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Sponsored by
- Jared Huffman
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act," seeks to stop job cuts within the Department of the Interior. It institutes a moratorium on all reductions in force at every agency and bureau within the department. This restriction remains in place until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted into law. Additionally, the bill prevents the involuntary separation of specific employee groups, such as those in the competitive service or senior executive service. Exceptions are only made for cases involving misconduct, delinquency, or performance issues.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
The bill provides job security for federal employees who are often middle-class earners.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The bill protects the jobs of federal employees who may reside in or near urban centers where agencies are located.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
The bill restricts the Secretary of the Interior's authority to reduce the workforce through involuntary separations or reductions in force.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The moratorium on job cuts prevents potential reductions in government payroll expenses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Job Security for Department Employees: By preventing a reduction in force, the bill protects employees from losing their jobs due to departmental changes (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Protection Against Involuntary Separation: The bill restricts the ability to fire career employees, including those in the competitive service, excepted service, and Senior Executive Service, unless there is cause such as misconduct or poor performance (Section 2(a)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: The provided text does not list specific provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1Reduces Government Spending-1
- 8/1/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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