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Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act

USA119th CongressHR-5249| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
James R. Walkinshaw

James R. Walkinshaw

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act," aims to strengthen congressional oversight over significant changes within the executive branch. It establishes a requirement for congressional approval before any "major executive reorganization" can take effect. These reorganizations are broadly defined to include actions that reduce an agency's employees by at least 5 percent, cut its operating budget by 10 percent, eliminate or merge an agency, or transfer federal data system control to non-federal entities. To initiate a major reorganization, the President must submit a reorganization impact report to Congress and a newly established Independent Reorganization Review Panel. This report must detail the reorganization's purpose, affected employees, service impact, labor consultations, and budgetary analysis. The Independent Reorganization Review Panel, comprising representatives from agencies like OPM, GAO, CBO, and a labor organization, then provides a non-binding advisory opinion to Congress. Crucially, a major executive reorganization cannot proceed until Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval . The bill also includes provisions for employee and labor protections , requiring agencies to provide 60-day notice to affected employees and fulfill collective bargaining obligations. Furthermore, the bill allows labor organizations or employees to seek judicial review in federal court for injunctive relief if the Act's provisions are violated.
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Timeline
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act

USA119th CongressHR-5249| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
This bill, known as the "Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act," aims to strengthen congressional oversight over significant changes within the executive branch. It establishes a requirement for congressional approval before any "major executive reorganization" can take effect. These reorganizations are broadly defined to include actions that reduce an agency's employees by at least 5 percent, cut its operating budget by 10 percent, eliminate or merge an agency, or transfer federal data system control to non-federal entities. To initiate a major reorganization, the President must submit a reorganization impact report to Congress and a newly established Independent Reorganization Review Panel. This report must detail the reorganization's purpose, affected employees, service impact, labor consultations, and budgetary analysis. The Independent Reorganization Review Panel, comprising representatives from agencies like OPM, GAO, CBO, and a labor organization, then provides a non-binding advisory opinion to Congress. Crucially, a major executive reorganization cannot proceed until Congress enacts a joint resolution of approval . The bill also includes provisions for employee and labor protections , requiring agencies to provide 60-day notice to affected employees and fulfill collective bargaining obligations. Furthermore, the bill allows labor organizations or employees to seek judicial review in federal court for injunctive relief if the Act's provisions are violated.
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Timeline
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
James R. Walkinshaw

James R. Walkinshaw

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (5)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted