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DemocratBill · S. 3141· Senate(119-S-3141)

SAFE Act

Rep. Warner
Age: 72 years
Virginia
Introduced
11/6/2025
Last activity
11/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sponsored by
Mark Warner
Cosponsors
Democrat - 10Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Securing Assurance for Federal Employees Act" or "SAFE Act" prohibits Executive agencies from taking any action to reduce their workforce during a lapse in appropriations. This includes proposing, noticing, initiating, or implementing a reduction in force or similar efforts to cut employee numbers. The bill also declares that any such actions taken in violation of this rule, including those occurring between October 1, 2025, and the date of enactment, have no force or effect. It does not affect voluntary separation payments.

Yes· 3 of 5

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

    Significantly improves job security for unionized federal workers during appropriations lapses.

  • Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5

    Protects federal employees from sudden workforce reductions during the instability of a government shutdown.

  • Would middle-income households be better off under this?+3

    Many federal employees fall into this bracket and benefit from increased job security.

The opposite

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

    Prevents agencies from reducing staff levels during shutdowns, which could marginally increase payroll liabilities.