Public Lands Workforce Stability Act

This bill, known as the Public Lands Workforce Stability Act, seeks to prevent workforce reductions at the Department of the Interior and the United States Forest Service. It specifically prohibits any reduction in force or involuntary separation of employees within these agencies.

The prohibition is set to last from the date of the bill's enactment until September 30, 2030. During this period, federal funds cannot be obligated or expended for such actions without prior notification and approval from the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees.

This measure applies to employees across various service types, including the competitive service, career employees in the excepted service, and career appointees in the Senior Executive Service. However, it makes an important exception, allowing involuntary separations if they are for cause, such as misconduct, delinquency, or performance issues.