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DemocratBill · S. 2633· Senate(119-S-2633)

Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act

Rep. Hirono
Age: 79 years
Hawaii
Introduced
7/31/2025
Last activity
7/31/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Sponsored by
Mazie Hirono
Cosponsors
Democrat - 1Republican - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Saving NOAA's Workforce Act," aims to institute a moratorium on reductions in force at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The restriction remains in place until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted into law. It specifically prohibits the agency from conducting reductions in force pursuant to certain sections of title 5 of the United States Code. This mandate applies in addition to any other existing authority regarding adverse personnel actions.

Yes· 3 of 5

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

    The bill directly protects unionized and federal employees from being laid off through a reduction in force.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+2

    Maintaining the NOAA workforce ensures the continued operation of agencies responsible for environmental monitoring and protection.

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

    The bill provides job security for federal employees who typically fall into middle-income brackets.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    By preventing workforce reductions, the bill maintains higher levels of government spending on personnel than might otherwise occur.