Reduction in Force Review Act

The "Reduction in Force Review Act" aims to enhance oversight of federal agency actions by making rules related to reductions in force (RIFs) subject to congressional review under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code. This legislation requires agencies to submit a detailed justification for any RIF, outlining the specific reasons, the anticipated impact on employees and operations, and any alternatives considered and subsequently rejected. Furthermore, the bill mandates a summary of consultations held with affected employees and their representatives, along with an assessment of the RIF's impact on veteran employees . It also expands the definition of "rule" to explicitly include RIFs and other significant agency actions, such as workforce restructurings or office closures, that materially affect employees or agency operations.