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Reduction in Force Review Act

USA119th CongressS-1585| Senate 
| Updated: 5/1/2025
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (9)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3171
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • May 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3171
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3171: Reduction in Force Review Act

Reduction in Force Review Act

USA119th CongressS-1585| Senate 
| Updated: 5/1/2025
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.
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Timeline
May 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3171
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 1, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • May 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3171
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 1, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (9)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3171: Reduction in Force Review Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted