Search Results: keywords:"federal freeze act"

  • 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.

  • S. 5482 — To impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:689

    S. 5482, known as the "Federal Freeze Act," proposes restrictions on federal agencies regarding hiring and salaries. For one year after the bill's enactment, agencies cannot increase their number of employees beyond the number they had at that time, except for essential...

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Freeze Act is a plan where for a whole year, certain parts of the government can't hire new workers or raise their pay, unless it's really important like for safety or emergencies. After two and three years, these parts must also have fewer workers, but the rules about who is important are a bit unclear.

  • H. R. 200 — To impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:525

    H.R. 200, titled the "Federal Freeze Act," aims to restrict federal agencies in the United States from hiring new employees or increasing salaries for existing employees for a year after the Act becomes law. Exceptions to the hiring freeze are permitted only if the new hire...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Federal Freeze Act" is like a rule that stops certain groups from hiring more people or giving bigger paychecks for a year, except if it's super important for safety or security. It also asks these groups to have fewer people working there over the next few years.

  • 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.