Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB5482

Caption

A bill to impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.

Impact

The implementation of SB5482 is expected to reduce the number of employees in federal agencies over a period of three years, with mandates to decrease staff by 2% after two years and 5% after three years. The bill does allow for exceptions, permitting agencies to appoint individuals if it serves law enforcement or national security interests, or necessitated by emergency responses. This aspect aims to balance the freeze on hiring while still addressing critical operational needs of the agencies.

Summary

SB5482, known as the 'Federal Freeze Act', introduces restrictions on federal agencies concerning employee appointments and salary increases. The bill prohibits agencies from increasing their staff beyond a specified baseline for a period of one year following its enactment. Additionally, it prevents any increase in the basic pay rate for employees during this time. This legislation is primarily aimed at streamlining federal operations and addressing concerns over budget constraints and government efficiency.

Contention

The bill has spurred debates regarding the balance between cost-saving measures and the ability of federal agencies to adequately respond to emergencies and maintain functionality. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to control government growth and enhance efficiency, while opponents express concerns that it could hinder agencies' capabilities to respond promptly to crises and reduce the workforce necessary to serve public needs effectively.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB10412

To impose restrictions on Federal agencies with respect to appointments, and for other purposes.

US SB5647

A bill to require Federal agencies to impose in-person work requirements for employees of those agencies and to occupy a certain portion of the office space of those agencies, and for other purposes.

US SB5643

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Government of Turkiye, and for other purposes.

US SB5526

A bill to establish a Federal Public Defender Commission, and for other purposes.

US SB5530

A bill to support and fund the Federal procurement of clean energy products, and for other purposes.

US SB5608

A bill to reduce the size of the Federal workforce through attrition, and for other purposes.

US HB10379

To establish a Federal Public Defender Commission, and for other purposes.

US HB200

Federal Freeze ActThis bill bars pay raises for federal employees for one year and requires reductions in the number of employees at each federal agency.The bill prohibits agencies from increasing the basic pay of any employee for one year after enactment. Also in that first year, the bill prohibits each federal agency from increasing the number of its employees beyond the number employed on the date of the bill's enactment, except that the agency may increase such number when making appointments to positions related to law enforcement, public safety, or national security.Additionally, the bill requires reductions in force such that within three years of the bill's enactment the number of employees at each agency is 5% lower than it was on the date of the bill's enactment.

US HB10428

To support and fund the Federal procurement of clean energy products, and for other purposes.

US SB1684

A bill to require audits of institutions with respect to disclosures of foreign gifts, and for other purposes.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.