Office of Personnel Management Reform Act

The Office of Personnel Management Reform Act (HR 1487) redefines the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) as an independent human capital agency focused on federal workforce management. It requires the OPM Director to be appointed without political bias and with human capital expertise, while creating a new Chief Management Officer position to improve internal operations and strategic planning. The bill also establishes a Federal Workforce Advisory Committee - composed of diverse stakeholders including federal employees, private sector representatives, and labor unions - to advise OPM on recruiting, retaining, and building a diverse workforce, with annual reports to Congress and a 2026 sunset date. These changes directly affect federal agencies, employees, and OPM's operational structure.