Bill · H.R. 5810· House(119-HR-5810)
Federal Supervisor Education Act
- Introduced
- 10/21/2025
- Last activity
- 12/16/2025 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- William Timmons
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Passed House
- In Senate committee
What this bill would do
H.R. 5810, known as the Federal Supervisor Education Act, requires federal government agencies to establish mandatory training programs and management succession programs for supervisors. Under this bill, newly appointed supervisors must complete these training programs within one year, and all supervisors must retake parts of the training at least once every three years. The legislation also directs the Office of Personnel Management to issue guidance on management competencies. Finally, agencies are required to assess the performance and overall capacity of their supervisors based on these competencies.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The legislation establishes federal mandates for agency supervisor training programs and OPM oversight guidance.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill requires agencies to measure and assess supervisor performance and training effectiveness.
Would women be better off under this?+2
Mandatory training on handling reports of harassment and hostile work environments creates a safer workplace for women.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2, amending section 4121(b)(2)(A)(iv), requires training programs to foster a work environment characterized by fairness, respect, equal opportunity, and attention paid to the merit of the work of employees. This could benefit federal employees by promoting a fairer and more respectful workplace.
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Section 2, amending section 4121(b)(2)(A)(vii), mandates training on addressing reports of a hostile work environment, retaliation, or harassment. This is a positive step for workers because it equips supervisors with the knowledge to better handle and stop workplace mistreatment.
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Section 2, amending section 4121(b)(2)(C), establishes programs where experienced supervisor mentors provide guidance to new or underperforming supervisors. This helps improve leadership skills and overall workplace productivity by sharing practical knowledge.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 2, amending section 4121(d)(1) and (d)(2), requires supervisors to complete initial training within one year of appointment and repeat specific components at least once every three years. This could place a heavy time burden on supervisors who must balance these mandatory classes with their regular daily responsibilities.
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 Union Workers+2Good For Women+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For L G B T Q Community+1Good For Men+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For White Americans+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Increases Federal Power+3Improves Due Process+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+2Improves Racial Equity+2
- 12/16/2025
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 12/15/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5861)
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5861)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5810.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5861-5862)
- Mr. Timmons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 12/2/2025
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
- 10/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House