Federal Government Reform Act of 2025
HR 3853, the Federal Government Reform Act of 2025, makes several changes to federal employment practices and agency operations. It mandates the closure of the Federal Executive Institute in Virginia and extends probationary periods for many new federal employees, requiring agency certification for continued employment after the first year. The bill also requires agencies to review regulations imposing criminal penalties without clear statutory authority and prohibits new regulations with criminal penalties unless specifically authorized by law. Additionally, it directs the Federal Register to digitize systems, meet strict publication deadlines, and improve Treasury payment systems to reduce reliance on outdated technology.
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Introduction
Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 9, 2025
Last action Jun 9, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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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Jun 9, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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W. Gregory Steube
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