Search Results: keywords:"federal workforce reduction"

  • S. 295 — To reduce the size of the Federal workforce through attrition, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,370

    S. 295 proposes to reduce the number of Federal employees in the United States government to 90% of the total workforce by 2028. The plan includes limiting new hires to one for every three employees who leave and asks each agency to report its workforce numbers so caps can be...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make the team of people working for the government smaller by only hiring one new person for every three who leave, aiming to have fewer people by 2028. They also need to make sure they don’t spend more on outside helpers unless it saves money.

  • S. 5608 — To reduce the size of the Federal workforce through attrition, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,386

    S. 5608, titled the "Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2024," aims to decrease the number of federal employees by requiring that, starting in fiscal year 2028, the total workforce be reduced to 90% of its size as of September 30, 2025. The...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make the group of people who work for the government smaller by only hiring one new person for every three people who leave their jobs. This rule will start in 2028, but some special cases, like emergencies, may get different rules.

  • H. R. 1511 — To direct executive branch agencies to conduct a review of redundant positions, to limit civil service hiring, to require agency plans for reductions in force or reorganization, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:462

    H. R. 1511, also known as the “Reducing Expensive Departments & Unnecessary Civil Employees Act” or the “REDUCE Act,” aims to streamline the federal workforce. It requires the heads of executive branch agencies to review their staff and identify redundant positions, limit...

    Simple Explanation

    The REDUCE Act is a plan to make certain groups in the government smaller by having less workers, but keeps people important for safety and security. It tells leaders to find out which jobs aren't needed, but people are worried it might cause problems, like not having enough people to do important jobs.