Search Results: keywords:"employee reduction"

  • S. 357 — To impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:689

    S. 357 is a bill that aims to limit the hiring and salary increases of federal agency employees. For one year after the bill is enacted, agencies cannot increase their number of employees beyond a certain baseline, except for law enforcement, public safety, or national...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill is like a rule saying "no extra toys for now" to the government workers, meaning they can't hire more people or give raises for a year unless there's a special emergency. After that, they have to let some people go to make sure they have fewer workers over the next few years.

  • H. R. 10412 — To impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:524

    H.R. 10412, known as the "Federal Freeze Act," seeks to limit the hiring and salary increases at federal agencies. For one year following the enactment, agencies cannot employ more people than they currently have unless it's necessary for law enforcement, public safety, or national security....

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 10412 wants to make sure that for one year, most federal offices can't hire more people or increase their salaries. It also asks these offices to have a little fewer people working there in three years.