HR 2211 United States House · 119th Congress

Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act

The Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act (HR 2211) prohibits the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from initiating layoffs or involuntary separations of most employees until after full-year funding for fiscal year 2026 is approved. It specifically blocks reductions in force or involuntary separations for competitive service, excepted service career employees, and Senior Executive Service members, except for cause (like misconduct or inefficiency). This bill directly affects NOAA’s workforce by preserving current employment status through the 2026 budget cycle.

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Mar 2025

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Introduced Mar 18, 2025 Last action Mar 18, 2025

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Mar 18, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Mar 18, 2025

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1 primary · 19 co-sponsors