TERM Act

S 3320, the TERM Act, limits federal executive branch employees to a maximum of 12 years of total service across all positions. It directly affects most non-exempt federal workers (excluding presidential appointees, law enforcement, military personnel, and certain Department of Defense civil service roles). The bill requires current employees with 9 or more years of service to leave their positions within 3 years of the law's enactment, and those separating earlier must not exceed 12 years total service upon rehire. Key provisions establish a strict 12-year cap and a 3-year transition period for affected current staff.