Bill · H.R. 5908· House(119-HR-5908)
Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 11/4/2025
- Last activity
- 11/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Scott Franklin
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act. It requires Executive agencies to submit reports to Congress regarding their employees who are furloughed during any period when there is a lapse in appropriations. Within 30 days after a funding lapse ends, agency officials must electronically submit reports detailing their total employee numbers, salary expenditures from the previous fiscal year, and breakdowns of furloughed and non-furloughed workers alongside their basic pay rates. Additionally, congressional committees must publish these reports on their websites within 30 days of receiving them. Finally, the Director of the Congressional Budget Office must also submit and publicly publish a report on the economic effects of the funding lapse within 30 days of it ending.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill enhances government transparency by requiring executive agencies to report on furloughed employees and the CBO to report on the economic effects of funding lapses.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The legislation increases reporting requirements for federal Executive agencies.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
The bill promotes accountability and transparency regarding government spending and staffing during funding lapses.
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(b) requires agencies to report total employee counts, previous salary expenditures, and specific details on furloughed and non-furloughed workers to congressional committees, which brings accountability and transparency to how government agencies handle staffing during funding lapses.
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Section 2(c)(2) requires appropriate congressional committees to publish the agency reports on their websites within 30 days of receiving them, ensuring the public has direct access to this government data.
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Section 2(d) requires the Director of the Congressional Budget Office to submit and publicly publish a report on the economic effects of the funding lapse on the United States, giving the public clear insight into the broader financial impacts of government shutdowns.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicitly mentioned negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2
- 12/3/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 11/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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