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Saving NSF’s Workforce Act

USA119th CongressS-2630| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill institutes a temporary moratorium on reductions in force (RIFs) at the National Science Foundation (NSF). It specifically prohibits the NSF from implementing RIFs under sections 3501 through 3504 and 3595 of title 5, United States Code, which govern agency reorganizations and personnel reductions. The moratorium will remain in effect until full-year appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 2026 have been enacted into law. This provision aims to protect the NSF's workforce and is in addition to any other existing authorities concerning adverse personnel actions, such as those outlined in chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2208
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2208
    Introduced in House


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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Saving NSF’s Workforce Act

USA119th CongressS-2630| Senate 
| Updated: 7/31/2025
This bill institutes a temporary moratorium on reductions in force (RIFs) at the National Science Foundation (NSF). It specifically prohibits the NSF from implementing RIFs under sections 3501 through 3504 and 3595 of title 5, United States Code, which govern agency reorganizations and personnel reductions. The moratorium will remain in effect until full-year appropriations for the National Science Foundation for fiscal year 2026 have been enacted into law. This provision aims to protect the NSF's workforce and is in addition to any other existing authorities concerning adverse personnel actions, such as those outlined in chapter 75 of title 5, United States Code.
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Timeline
Mar 18, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2208
Introduced in House
Jul 31, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jul 31, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • March 18, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2208
    Introduced in House


  • July 31, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 31, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (1)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

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