Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act

This bill establishes a temporary moratorium on reductions in force (RIF) within the Forest Service , aiming to protect its workforce from involuntary separations. The Secretary of Agriculture, through the Chief of the Forest Service, is prohibited from initiating or implementing any RIF. The moratorium specifically prevents the involuntary separation of employees in the competitive service , career employees in the excepted service , and career appointees in the Senior Executive Service . However, involuntary separations for cause , such as misconduct, delinquency, or performance, are still permitted. This protection for the Forest Service workforce will remain in effect until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 have been enacted into law, ensuring stability during this period.