Reduction in Force Review Act
This bill requires federal agencies planning layoffs to provide detailed justifications to Congress. It directly affects agencies implementing workforce reductions under specific federal rules, mandating they explain: (1) the reasons for layoffs, (2) impacts on employees and operations, (3) alternatives considered and rejected, (4) consultations with affected employees and their representatives, and (5) effects on veteran employees. The law amends existing review procedures to include these specific requirements before agencies can proceed with significant workforce changes. This applies to agency actions like layoffs or restructuring that materially impact staff.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2025
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Introduced May 1, 2025
Last action May 1, 2025
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May 1, 2025
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
May 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
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Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Mark R. Warner
DDemocratic
Co
Richard J. Durbin
DDemocratic
Co
Ron Wyden
DDemocratic
Co
Tammy Baldwin
DDemocratic
Co
Tim Kaine
DDemocratic
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