Bill · S. 2953· Senate(119-S-2953)
Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Joni Ernst
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code regarding dual pay and dual employment accountability. It prohibits federal officers or employees from holding more than one civil service position at once. Additionally, it forbids these individuals from entering into government contracts or receiving financial benefits from government departments or agencies. Individuals who knowingly violate these rules must repay the funds with interest and face potential criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice. The bill also requires agencies to notify inspectors general of suspected violations. Finally, it mandates annual audits by the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management to identify and report on these violations.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires annual audits by the Inspector General and the submission of violation reports to Congress.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+4
The bill mandates the recovery of unauthorized funds plus interest and implements annual audits to ensure accountability in federal payrolls.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+3
The bill seeks to prevent the simultaneous receipt of multiple salaries by federal employees, which could reduce overall payroll costs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Accountability: By requiring individuals who knowingly violate the rules to repay all amounts received with interest, the bill ensures that unauthorized financial gains are returned to the government (Section 2(a)(2)(A)).
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Prevention of Conflicts of Interest: The bill prevents federal employees from entering into contracts for property or services with any U.S. government department or agency, which limits the ability to hold multiple roles or benefits (Section 2(a)(1)(B) and (C)).
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Enhanced Oversight: The mandate for the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management to conduct annual audits of payroll and employment records helps identify and quantify instances of violations (Section 2(a)(1)(g)(1) and (g)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Legal and Financial Risks for Employees: Individuals who knowingly violate the provisions face the requirement to repay all compensation received plus interest, and they may be referred to the Department of Justice for investigation and criminal prosecution (Section 2(a)(2)(A) and (B)).
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Restricted Employment Flexibility: Federal officers or employees are prohibited from holding or performing the duties of more than one position in the civil service at the same time (Section 2(a)(1)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+4Reduces Government Spending+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John KennedyRepublican · Louisiana
James RischRepublican · Idaho
Rick ScottRepublican · Florida